Hilahiran (en. To be birthed)

hi-la-hi-ran

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A process of giving birth or the emergence of a baby from the mother's womb.
Childbirth is an important stage in human life.
Ang hilahiran ay isang mahalagang yugto sa buhay ng tao.
verb
Refers to the action of giving birth or emerging.
Her childbirth was quick at the hospital.
Mabilis ang kanyang hilahiran sa ospital.

Etymology

Root word: 'hilahí' meaning 'to clean' or 'to remove' and the suffix 'an'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Easy childbirth
The emergence of the baby from the mother without complications.
Hilahirang walang hirap

Related Words

translation/birth process
The process of transferring the baby from the womb.
pagsasalin
births
Another form of hilahiran that refers to multiple instances of childbirth.
mga panganganak

Slang Meanings

pulling each other or talking about exchanged words
The friends' banter was nonstop during the party.
Walang humpay ang hilahiran ng mga kaibigan habang nagkakasiyahan.
flirting or wooing mixed with humor
In his banter saying 'You're the only handsome one,' I couldn't help but smile.
Sa hilahiran niyang 'Walang ibang gwapo kundi ikaw,' naiwan akong napapangiti.
fight mixed with teasing
Even though they were arguing, their banter was still full of laughter.
Kahit nag-aaway sila, ang hilahiran nila ay puno pa rin ng tawanan.