Hagunghong (en. Wailing)

/haˈɡuŋɡɔŋ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A sound of crying or weeping, usually deep and intense.

We heard the wailing from the next house.

Narinig namin ang hagunghong mula sa kabilang bahay.

A form of expressing sadness or grief through sound.

Her wailing shows her great sorrow.

Ang hagunghong niya ay nagpapakita ng kanyang labis na pagdadalamhati.

It originates from the root word 'hungong' which means 'to cry' or 'to tell'.

Wailing of women

A sign of mourning or sadness, especially in ceremonies or rituals.

Hagunghong ng mga kababaihan

crying

An act of expressing emotions through tears.

pag-iyak

silent tears or grief

Despite her smile, there was a hagunghong in her that I couldn't help but notice.

Sa kabila ng ngiti niya, may hagunghong sa kanya na hindi ko maiwasang pansinin.

sad song

That hagunghong tune really touches the heart.

Yung hagunghong na tugtog na yan, sobrang nakaka-touch.