Higliknayan (en. Lamentation)

hi-glik-ná-yan

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A form of crying often accompanied by grief or sadness.

I heard the lamentation of the people at the cemetery.

Narinig ko ang higliknayan ng mga tao sa libingan.

A concern or expression of pain caused by loss or death.

The family's lamentation reached as far as other places.

Ang higliknayan ng pamilya ay umabot hanggang sa ibang pook.

The sound created by crying, which can be heard from a distance.

Her lamentation reached the ears of those nearby.

Ang kanyang higliknayan ay umabot sa mga tainga ng mga nakapaligid.

from the root word 'higlik', which means crying or sorrow.

Cry and lamentation

Combination of crying and sorrow.

Iyak at higliknayan

sob

A quick cry often containing pain.

higik

to talk or have a conversation at any time

Oh man, I'm high on higliknayan with my BFF during break time!

Naku, high akong mag-higliknayan sa BFF ko pag break time!

to help a friend who is having problems

Come on, let's higliknayan so I can help you with what you're going through.

Tara, mag-higliknayan tayo para naman matulungan kita sa pinagdadaanan mo.

to process emotions, often with friends

I need some higliknayan right now, I have a lot on my mind.

Kailangan ko ng higliknayan ngayon, dami kong iniisip.