Halimhiman (en. Fume)
/həˈliː.mɪ.mən/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A term referring to a pleasant smell coming from something, often used in the context of food or flowers.
The fume of the flowers is really attractive.
Ang halimhiman ng mga bulaklak ay talagang nakakaakit.
A type of smell caused by chemicals or gasoline that is pungent.
I inhaled a fume from the factory that was unpleasant.
Nakahinga ako ng halimhiman mula sa pabrika na hindi maganda.
Etymology
From the word 'halimuyak' meaning fragrant smell.
Common Phrases and Expressions
fume of the breeze
Fragrant smell of the air.
halimhiman ng simoy
Related Words
fragrance
A word describing a pleasant smell commonly associated with flowers or food.
halimuyak
Slang Meanings
Mind is down or unable to think straight.
I'm so tired, my mind is down, so I don't know what to do anymore.
Sobrang pagod na ako, halimhiman na ako kaya hindi ko na alam ang gagawin ko.
No interest or enthusiasm for anything.
I only came here today, but I'm totally uninterested and don't like the people around me.
Ngayon lang ako pumunta dito, pero halimhiman na ako at di ko gusto ang tao sa paligid ko.
Feeling lost or confused in a situation.
When I arrived at the party, I felt totally lost because I didn't know anyone.
Nang dumating ako sa party, halimhiman na ako kasi di ko kilala ang mga tao.