Hikab (en. Yawn)

hi.kab

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A body movement that usually occurs by opening the mouth and inhaling air.

Yawning is often a sign of fatigue or lack of interest.

Ang hikab ay kadalasang senyales ng pagkapagod o kawalang-interes.

A reflex that occurs when a person is sleep-deprived or tired.

I often yawn when I haven't slept well.

Madalas akong hikab kapag hindi ako nakatulog ng maayos.

A way of expressing boredom or lack of enthusiasm.

When I yawned, my friends noticed that I was worried.

Nang ako'y maghikab, napansin ng aking mga kaibigan na ako'y nag-aalala.

Tagalog word denoting a yawn

yawn of fatigue

The yawn caused by excessive fatigue.

hikab ng pagod

yawn of boredom

The yawn that shows disinterest or boredom.

hikab ng pagkabored

fatigue

A state of lacking strength or energy.

pagod

sleep

A natural state of rest where the body and mind lose consciousness.

tulog

a sudden feeling of fatigue or sleepiness in a person

I really yawned while studying all night.

Sobrang na-hikab ako habang nag-aaral ng buong gabi.

a body's reaction when extremely bored

I'm so lazy in class, that's why I keep yawning.

Tinatamad na ako sa klase, kaya lagi ako hikab.