Humina (en. To weaken)

/huˈmina/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
Suppression or weakening of an object or situation.
The weakening of her voice was a sign of her fatigue.
Ang humina ng kanyang boses ay senyales ng kanyang pagod.
verb
To perform an action that causes weakening.
His spirit weakened after hearing the painful news.
Humina ang kanyang loob matapos ang masakit na pagdinig.

Etymology

Root word: 'hini' + 'na'

Common Phrases and Expressions

to weaken one's spirit
to lose self-confidence or become fearful.
humina ang loob

Related Words

to weaken
A verb meaning to weaken or make something less strong.
humina

Slang Meanings

Lost interest or enthusiasm
He has lost his drive in studying, that's why he dropped out.
Humina na siya sa pag-aaral kaya nag-drop out.
Became weak or decreased in level
The sales of our store weakened this year.
Humina ang benta ng tindahan namin ngayong taon.
Loss of strength
His body has weakened since he got sick.
Humina na ang katawan niya mula nang magkasakit.