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    Hekan (en. Veiling)

    /ˈhek.an/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A type of cover or protection.
    Sometimes, we use veiling when the weather is hot.
    Minsan, gumagamit tayo ng hekan kapag mainit ang panahon.
    Structure that provides shade or protection in a place.
    The veiling on his balcony offers a nice view.
    Ang hekan sa kanyang balkonahe ay nagbibigay ng magandang tanawin.

    Etymology

    Japanese word 'へっかん' (hekkan meaning 'shadow bearer').

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    veiling of the sun
    A protection from direct sunlight.
    hekan ng araw

    Related Words

    shade
    An object that provides protection from the sun.
    lilim

    Slang Meanings

    heavy downpour of rain
    Wow, it's hekan again! It might flood on the road.
    Grabe, hekan na naman! Baka mag-flood na sa kalsada.
    not good or bad situation
    Oh no, it's hekan what happened to our project, full of problems!
    Naku, hekan ang nangyari sa project natin, puro problema!