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    Hilumbo (en. Tangle)

    /hiˈlum.bo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A severe confusion that can cause mental disorientation or distraction.
    I felt a tangle in his words that I couldn't understand.
    Nadama ko ang hilumbo sa kanyang mga sinasabi na hindi ko maintindihan.
    The state of being disorganized or messy.
    There are tangles in my room that I need to fix.
    May mga hilumbo sa aking silid na kailangan kong ayusin.

    Etymology

    Derived from the word 'hilum' meaning clarity or understanding.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    mind in a tangle
    in a state of confusion or inability to accept information.
    na hilumbo ang isip

    Related Words

    hilum
    The state of clarity or brightness in an idea or ideology.
    hilum

    Slang Meanings

    A messy or chaotic state, often used in situations where there's confusion.
    Wow, the party was such a hilumbo last night, I didn't even know who all the people were.
    Grabe, ang hilumbo ng party kagabi, di ko alam kung sino sino ang mga tao.
    A chaos or confusion caused by a large crowd or situation.
    The place became a hilumbo because of the number of people at the bazaar.
    Naging hilumbo ang lugar dahil sa dami ng tao sa bazaar.