Humarok (en. To roar)

/huˈma.rok/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of producing a loud sound, usually describing a rumble.
The elephants roared in the forest as they walked.
Humarok ang mga elepante sa gubat habang naglalakad sila.
Expressing anger or reminiscing through a loud sound.
He howled and roared loudly when he got angry.
Humuhuni siya at humarok ng malakas habang nagagalit.
Referring to the sound emitted by an animal, often used for large animals.
The lion roared at night as a sign of territory.
Ang leon ay humarok sa gabi bilang senyales ng teritoryo.

Etymology

derived from the root word 'rok' which refers to the rumbling or explosion of sound.

Common Phrases and Expressions

roar in anger
to express anger with a loud sound
humarok sa galit
the world roared
to show loud sounds or events around
humarok ang mundo

Related Words

rok
root word referring to loud sound.
rok
umindayog
a verb referring to producing loud sounds or noise.
umindayog

Slang Meanings

Started or joined in a situation
He jumped into the fight even though he knew it would be tough.
Humarok siya sa laban kahit na alam niyang mahihirapan siya.
Agreed or went along with something unavoidable
He just went along with the plan to go on an outing even though he didn't want to.
Humarok na lang siya sa planong mag outing kahit na ayaw niya.
Persevered despite challenges
She persevered in life even though the situation was really tough.
Humarok siya sa buhay kahit sobrang hirap ng sitwasyon.