Habong (en. Scent)

/ha-bong/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of scent coming from an object or person.
The scent of the flower is very alluring.
Ang habong ng bulaklak ay napaka nakakaakit.
A smell or aroma that is enticing.
The scent of the food is the reason I came home early.
Ang habong ng pagkain ay ang dahilan kung bakit ako umuwi ng maaga.
Three perfumes containing special ingredients that release a unique scent.
She used a scent that contained natural oils.
Gumamit siya ng habong na naglalaman ng mga natural na langis.

Etymology

word derived from the word 'habol'

Common Phrases and Expressions

scent of flowers
Scent coming from flowers.
habong ng mga bulaklak
having a scent
Possessing a smell.
may habong

Related Words

fragrant
Releasing a pleasant scent.
mabangong
pepper
A type of spice that often has a distinctive aroma.
paminta

Slang Meanings

So many or overly full
The crowd was so huge at the concert, it felt like the line never ended!
Ang habong ng tao sa concert, parang hindi na natapos ang pila!
Super difficult or chaotic
Our project turned into a mess; we didn’t know what to do!
Naging habong ang aming project, wala kaming magawa!
So much information that you're having a hard time understanding
When he gave the lecture, his words were overwhelmingly complex!
Nang nagbigay siya ng lecture, labis ang habong ng kanyang salita!