Humilig (en. To lean down)

hoo-mee-leeg

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

To perform the action of falling or bending down towards the ground.

He leaned against the wall to rest.

Humilig siya sa pader upang makapahinga.

To provide support or inclination towards something or someone.

She leaned into her friend while walking.

Humilig siya sa kanyang kaibigan habang naglalakad.

To be close or connected to a person or thing.

He leaned on the love of his family.

Humilig siya sa pag-ibig ng kanyang pamilya.

The word 'humilig' comes from the root word 'ilig' which means 'to fall gently' or 'to reach the ground'.

lean against the back

To hide or rest behind something.

humilig sa likod

to lean over

A form of falling that requires some force of movement.

humilig-ligid

Tonyo (asking like a big child)

The little kids are asking tone after tone, because they don't want to humiliate themselves harder.

Ang maliliit na bata ay tono ng tono, dahil ayaw nilang humilig ng mas mahirap.

Kukulit (asking for a favor being super annoying)

Sister, stop being annoying, I'm not giving you candy!

Ate, huwag ka nang kukulit, hindi kita mabibigyan ng candy!

Pakisuyo (asking a favor or request)

Please, help me with my homework!

Pakisuyo, tulungan mo ako sa homework ko!