Hilik (en. Snore)

/ˈhilik/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A sound produced while sleeping due to airway obstruction in the nose.

His snore could be heard throughout the house.

Ang kanyang hilik ay narinig sa buong bahay.

A sign of deep sleep.

When there is snoring, it usually indicates that he is in a deep sleep.

Kapag may hilik, kadalasang nagpapakita ito na siya ay masyadong nakatulog.

From the root 'hilik' meaning breathing or sound coming from the nose while sleeping.

Loud snoring

A type of snoring that is loud or noticeable.

Maingay na hilik

sleep

A state of rest where bodily functions slow down.

tulog

breath

The process of inhaling and exhaling air.

hinga

Sound of light breathing while sleeping.

How are you? I found my sibling snoring away in the room.

Kumusta? Natagpuan ko ang kapatid ko na hilik na hilik sa kwarto.

Talking softly or not clearly.

He was snoring on his report; I couldn't understand it very well.

Naka-hilik na siya sa kanyang report, di ko na masyadong naintindihan.

Deep sleep, seemingly unaffected by the surroundings.

Wow, he was snoring so loud; no matter the noise around, he wouldn't wake up.

Grabe, hilik na hilik siya, kahit anong ingay sa paligid, hindi magising.