Humagulhol (en. To wail)

hu-ma-gul-hol

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action of loud crying.
She wailed upon hearing the news.
Siya ay humagulhol nang malaman ang balita.
The expressiveness of feeling through grief or lamentation.
He wailed in deep sadness over the loss of his pet.
Humagulhol siya sa sobrang lungkot sa pagkawala ng kanyang alagang hayop.

Etymology

It originates from the root word 'hulhol' which means loud crying or weeping with sound.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to wail in pain
loud crying due to physical or emotional pain
humagulhol ng sakit

Related Words

wailing
Loud crying usually accompanied by sound.
hulhol

Slang Meanings

crying loudly
Wow, he was howling after hearing the news.
Grabe, humagulhol siya matapos malaman ang balita.
worried or confused
It seemed like he was howling in fear when he couldn't find his way.
Parang humagulhol siya sa takot nang di siya makahanap ng daan.