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.