Hinguko (en. Descend)
hiŋ-ugo
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
Descend from a higher place to a lower place.
He descended from the mountain and passed by the river.
Hinguko siya mula sa bundok at dumaan sa ilog.
Showing a change from a higher state to a lower one.
The students descended in status based on their grades.
Hinguko ng katayuan ang mga estudyante sa kanilang mga grado.
Accepting emotions or feelings of a lower level.
He descended in his feelings after not being accepted for the job.
Hinguko ang kanyang damdamin matapos siyang hindi matanggap sa trabaho.
Common Phrases and Expressions
descend to the ground
Indicates falling or descending to a lower state.
hinguko sa lupa
Related Words
diving
The process of going underwater.
pagsisid
decline
The act of being lower or descending from a high place.
pagbaba
Slang Meanings
A call or a signal that suggests overflowing or spilling over of things or emotions.
When he got good news, he seemed to be overflowing with joy!
Nung nakasagap siya ng magandang balita, parang hinguko na siya sa saya!
Going nowhere or without a destination.
I feel like I'm just wandering around the mall, I don't know where I am.
Parang hinguko lang ako sa loob ng mall, hindi ko alam kung nasaan na ako.