Hilagyo (en. Ash)

/hiˈlaɡ.jo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
Fine powder left after burning.
The ash from the burnt wood scattered around.
Ang hilagyo mula sa nasunog na kahoy ay nagkalat sa paligid.
Refers to the black residue left from a fire.
There was ash on the ground after the grass fire.
May mga hilagyo sa lupa matapos ang sunog ng mga damo.

Common Phrases and Expressions

cigarette ash
Ash that comes from a cigarette.
hilagyo ng sigarilyo

Related Words

ashification
The process or result of becoming ash from burning.
pagkaabo

Slang Meanings

It's already noon, but you're still in another world.
Dude, you're so hilagyo! It's 12 PM, and you're still sleeping?
Dude, ang hilagyo mo! 12 PM na, tulog ka pa rin?
Awkward or uncomfortable situation.
Damn, the conversation is so hilagyo, I don't want to stay.
Grabe, ang hilagyo ng usapan, parang ayaw ko na magstay.