Hagulhol (en. Wailing)

ha-gul-hol

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A loud and intense crying often caused by deep emotions or pain.
The wailing of the people at the funeral reflects their sorrow.
Ang hagulhol ng mga tao sa burol ay sumasalamin sa kanilang kalungkutan.
A sound or noise coming from deep crying.
Even though her wailing was far away, everyone heard it.
Kahit na ang kanyang hagulhol ay malayo, narinig ito ng lahat.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'hulol', which means to cry or weep.

Common Phrases and Expressions

child's wailing
The loud crying of a child, usually due to fear or pain.
hagulhol ng bata

Related Words

cry
A natural response of a person to emotional pain or joy.
iyak
sorrow
A safe way to express pain or sadness.
tangis

Slang Meanings

crying heavily
Wow, she was bawling after the breakup.
Grabe, hagulhol siya pagkatapos ng breakup.
crying with a sense of resentment
He bawled when he found out he wasn't invited.
Naghagulhol siya nang malaman niyang hindi siya invited.
crying overwhelmed by emotions
She bawled with joy upon receiving the news.
Naghagulhol siya sa saya nang makatanggap ng balita.