Hikan (en. Sneeze)

hi-kán

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

An action or sound that comes from the nose, usually happening when there is irritation in the respiratory system.

He sneezed when he saw the dust in the room.

Naka-hikan siya nang makita ang alikabok sa silid.

The word 'hikan' comes from the root word 'hik' which means to bite or nibble on something.

He sneezed

It indicates a concern for his health.

Nag-hikan siya

I am sneezing

I have irritation in my nose that causes sneezing.

Nahihikbi ako

asthma

A respiratory condition that causes difficulty in breathing.

hika

Crowding of people in one place.

There are so many people at the party, it's like everyone is hikan!

Ang daming tao sa party, parang hikan na lahat!

Running quickly to a place or in a hurry.

I was hikan going to school because I was already so late!

Naka-hikan ako papuntang eskwela, sobrang late na kasi!