Hili (en. Flutter)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

The sound or motion of rapid flight or movement.

Did you hear the flutter of the butterflies in the garden?

Narinig mo ba ang hili ng mga paru-paro sa hardin?

verb

Movements that are quick and lively.

The bird fluttered swiftly as it flew through the sky.

Ang ibon ay mabilis na humili habang lumilipad ito sa kalangitan.

To exhibit quick movements or fluttering.

She is handling the fabric and there are fluttering parts.

Hinihilot niya ang tela at may mga hilihing umaagos.

Wind flutter

A lively movement as if under the wind.

Hiling ng hangin

flight

The action of rising into the air, commonly used for birds or planes.

paglipad

Request or plea (asking for favor or help)

I hope you can request to let me into that event.

Sana, hilingin mo na makapasok ako sa event na 'yan.

Like a child making requests

Why are your requests like that, like a little kid?

Bakit ganyan ang mga hiling-hiling mo, parang batang paslit?

Unbelievable request

That request is so ridiculous, it would be better to just say nothing.

Ang hiling sa BS na 'yan, pwede naman na lang sabihin na wala.