Humalimuyak (en. To waft)

/huˈmalimuˈjak/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb meaning to emit a fragrant smell.
The flower wafted its scent in the surrounding air.
Ang bulaklak ay humalimuyak sa hangin sa paligid.
The presence of a particular scent that can be inhaled from something.
The smell of cooked food wafted from the kitchen.
Humalimuyak ang amoy ng lutong pagkain mula sa kusina.
The enveloping of a sweet scent in the air.
The fruits wafted their scent throughout the street market.
Humalimuyak ang mga prutas sa merkado sa buong kalye.

Etymology

The term 'humalimuyak' comes from the root 'hali' meaning 'the coming' and 'miyak,' referring to 'sweet smell.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

the flower wafted
Meaning the scent of the flower spread in the air.
humalimuyak ang bulaklak
the food wafted
Meaning the delicious smell of the food spread.
humalimuyak ang pagkain

Related Words

fragrance
A noun referring to a pleasant smell.
halimuyak
scent
A noun referring to the aroma or fragrance of something.
scent

Slang Meanings

released a smell (literally, the person is 'creating' a 'scent' or 'aroma')
After eating so much, he filled the room with a scent.
Sa sobrang dami ng kinain, humalimuyak siya sa loob ng kwarto.
gave off a foul odor or bad breath
Of course, he whispered around and his breath was unpleasant.
Siyempre, bumulong siya sa paligid at humalimuyak ang kanyang hininga.