Hambing (en. Soliloquy)
ham-bing
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A way of expressing thoughts or emotions by speaking to oneself.
His soliloquy while alone in the room was full of questions about life.
Ang kanyang hambing habang nag-iisa sa silid ay puno ng mga katanungan sa buhay.
An art often used in theater to reveal a character's inner thoughts.
In the play, Hamlet's soliloquy gave depth to his character.
Sa dula, ang hambing ni Hamlet ay nagbigay ng lalim sa kanyang karakter.
Words spoken that seem directed or meant for oneself only.
He has many soliloquies that come from his heart that no one hears.
Madami siyang mga hambing na nagmumula sa kanyang puso na walang nakakarinig.
Common Phrases and Expressions
talk to oneself
Making statements to oneself, often unexpectedly heard by others.
magsalita sa sarili
Related Words
monologue
A speech by one person that describes their thoughts or story to another person.
monologo
dramaturgy
The art of creating plays that may include soliloquies.
dramaturgiya
Slang Meanings
Babbling, talking nonsense or things without meaning.
Why are you talking so hambing? What you're saying is pointless!
Bakit ang hambing mo? Walang kwenta ang sinasabi mo!
Arrogant or boastful.
My friend is so hambing, you'd think he's someone important.
Sobrang hambing ng kaibigan ko, akala mo kung sino na.
Boastful, showing off power or influence.
Those hambing bosses of ours are always flaunting their wealth.
Yung mga hambing na boss namin, laging nagpapakita ng yaman.
With a backing of bravado, like engaging in a shouting match.
I don't want to deal with that anymore; all he does is hambing.
Ayoko na sa ganyan, puro hambing na lang ang ginagawa niya.