Humibi (en. To cry)

hu-mi-bi

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

An action that describes crying or shedding tears.

She cried when she saw her friend feeling down.

Siya ay humibi nang makita ang kanyang kaibigan na nalulumbay.

Can refer to a deep expression of emotions.

In her singing, she cried from the heart.

Sa kanyang pag-awit, siya ay humibi mula sa puso.

A reaction to pain, sadness, or joy.

Upon receiving the news, she cried out of joy.

Nang matanggap niya ang balita, siya ay humibi sa sobrang ligaya.

from the root word 'hibi'

crying out of joy

crying from extreme happiness

humibi ng masaya

crying in sadness

crying because of sadness

humibi sa lungkot

hibi

The root word of 'humibi', meaning to cry.

hibi

tumangis

Another term meaning to cry or to sob.

tumangis

Cried or emoted as if the drama is excessive.

He cried in front of the camera, as if he was the most hurt person in the world.

Humibi siya sa harap ng camera, parang siya na ang pinakamasakit na tao sa mundo.

Throwing a tantrum or getting overly emotional in an inappropriate situation.

That's just how he is, once he cries, I can't do anything.

Siya talaga, basta humibi na, wala na akong magagawa.