Hibik (en. Wail)

hi-bik

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

A type of sound made during times of grief or pain.

She cried and wailed at the loss of her pet.

Siya ay umiyak at naghibik sa pagkawala ng kanyang alagang hayop.

A deep cry often accompanied by a lament.

We heard wailing from the neighboring house; it seemed someone was mourning.

Nakarinig kami ng hibik mula sa kabilang bahay, tila may nagluluksa.

wailed deeply

cried with intense emotion

naghibik ng malalim

tangis

A deep cry often describing pain or loss.

tangis

crying as if in a drama

Wow, the kid's cry is like in a TV series!

Grabe, ang hibik ng bata, parang nasa serye sa TV!

crying without sound

She was in the corner, just crying silently.

Nasa sulok siya, nag-hibik lang at walang masyadong ingay.

ordinary crying

I rarely cry, but when I get mad, it's like rain of tears.

Minsan lang ako mag-hibik, pero tuwing nagagalit ako, umuulan ng luha.