Humimig (en. To hum)
/huˈmɪɡ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
Makes sound similar to a melody, executed by producing sound from the mouth without containing words.
He hummed while walking in the park.
Humimig siya habang naglalakad sa parke.
A way of expressing feelings or emotions through sound.
He hummed a happy tune when he learned he was about to graduate.
Humimig siya ng isang masayang himig nang malaman niyang siya ay malapit nang makapagtapos.
Interaction with music in an indirect way.
He hummed a favorite song while taking a shower.
Humimig siya ng isang paboritong kanta habang naliligo.
Etymology
originates from the root word 'himig' which means melody or sound.
Common Phrases and Expressions
humming a song
but not singing directly.
humimig ng awit
Related Words
melody
sound with melody.
himig
Slang Meanings
It rained heavily
Stop the rain, we're busy with our trip.
Tama na ang humimig, abala na tayo sa lakad.
It became cold or quiet
The surroundings went silent when the teacher entered.
Humimig ang paligid nang pumasok ang guro.
The situation changed into something unpredictable
When things turned chaotic at the party, everyone was confused.
Nung humimig ang sa party, lahat naguluhan.