Hibilya (en. Exclamation)

hi-bi-lya

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of reference or expression of feelings or thoughts, often used with context and scene.
His exclamation stirred the emotions of the people around him.
Ang kanyang hibilya ay pumukaw sa damdamin ng mga tao sa kanyang paligid.
A statement or phrase expressed with the intention of capturing the attention of the listener.
The exclamation in the middle of the speech demonstrated his concern.
Ang hibilya sa gitna ng talumpati ay nagpapakita ng kanyang pagkabahala.

Etymology

The word 'hibilya' comes from the word 'hibil' which means 'to express' or 'to show'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Exclamation of joy!
A statement of happiness or delight.
Hibilya sa saya!

Related Words

statement
A message or information organized to be separated or expressed.
pahayag
sinigang
A dish often characterized by its flavor, potentially expressed in a person's exclamation.
sinigang

Slang Meanings

A person who seems to have nothing much to do, like becoming useless.
Oh man, life is so hard here, I'm just being hibilya.
Hay naku, ang hirap kaya ng buhay dito, sobrang hibilya lang ako.
A lazy person, always waiting for work or help to be given.
He's always hibilya, he doesn’t even show any effort.
Siya lagi na lang hibilya, hindi man lang nagpapakita ng effort.