Dighay (en. Belch)
dih-gai
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
The release of gas from the stomach through the mouth.
After eating, he belched loudly.
Matapos kumain, siya ay nag-dighay nang malakas.
A natural bodily reaction after eating.
It is normal to belch after a hearty meal.
Normal lang ang mag-dighay pagkatapos ng isang masaganang pagkain.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Belching
The natural reaction after eating.
Pag-dighay
Related Words
fart
The release of gas from the stomach through the anus.
utot
Slang Meanings
Release of gas from the stomach (flatulence)
Eat already, it seems like you need to burp!
Kumain ka kasi, mukhang kailangan mo na mag-dighay!
Making a sound from the mouth after eating or drinking
Wow, after his meal, he couldn't stop burping!
Grabe, after ng pagkain niya, walang tigil ang dighay niya!
A reminder to respect the people around
Come on, burp discreetly, it's embarrassing!
Au, dighay ka naman, nakakahiya na!