Hikaw (en. Earring)

/hɪ.kaw/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of jewelry commonly worn on the ears.
She wears beautiful earrings on her birthday.
Nagsusuot siya ng magagandang hikaw sa kanyang kaarawan.
An ornament used to enhance one's feeling or style.
Earrings are part of her everyday outfit.
Ang mga hikaw ay bahagi ng kanyang pang-araw-araw na pananamit.
An accessory that can be made from various materials like gold, silver, or wood.
She loves earrings made of pure gold.
Mahilig siya sa hikaw na gawa sa mismong ginto.

Etymology

Derived from the Spanish word 'pueblo' which means village.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Wedding earrings
An earring meant to be worn on the wedding day.
Hikaw ng kasal
Precious earrings
An earring considered precious or high-value.
Hikaw na pang-alahas

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Slang Meanings

Earrings that show fashion or style.
Your earrings are so pretty, they look like something from showbiz!
Sobrang ganda ng hikaw mo, pang-showbiz!
Also called 'hoops' when the earrings are large and round.
I like big earrings, like hoops!
Gusto ko na malalaking hikaw, parang mga hoops!
Simple earrings that are used daily.
I just wore simple earrings because they're for everyday use.
Nag-hikaw lang ako ng mga simple kasi pang-araw-araw.