Halyas (en. Squelch)

/halˈjas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

An action of touching or knocking that results in a very squishy sound.

The squelch of our feet in the mud broke the silence of the night.

Ang halyas ng aming mga paa sa putik ay gumuho sa katahimikan ng gabi.

verb

The action of making a 'squelch' sound.

The birds squelched as they flew over the wet grass after the rain.

Naghalyas ang mga ibon habang lumilipad sila sa madudulas na grasang umulan.

From the Spanish word 'halas'

squelch of silence

A sound coming from a soft or peeled surface.

halyas ng tahimik

gaver

A type of sound that becomes soft underfoot.

gaver

A rare or unique person who has a 'lazy' or 'pitiful' attitude.

He/She thinks like a halyas; always downcast and not active in life.

Para siyang halyas mag-isip; laging nalulumbay at hindi nagiging aktibo sa buhay.

A person who lacks self-confidence or is shy.

Sometimes, the halyas can't join the group because they're too shy.

Minsan, ang halyas hindi na makasali sa grupo kasi nahihiya siya.