Humipig (en. Squat)

/huˈmipig/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of sitting in a low position with bent knees.
He squatted by the river to rest.
Humipig siya sa tabi ng ilog upang magpahinga.
Sitting with bent legs, typically with feet resting on the ground.
He squatted while waiting for his friend.
Humipig siya habang nag-aantay sa kanyang kaibigan.
A way of sitting that suggests observing or listening.
He squatted behind the leaves to watch the birds.
Humipig siya sa likod ng mga dahon upang makapanood ng mga ibon.

Common Phrases and Expressions

squat on the ground
to sit on the ground or kneel on the ground.
humipig sa lupa
squat by the river
to sit or kneel by the river.
humipig sa tabi ng ilog

Related Words

seat
An object used for sitting.
upuan

Slang Meanings

To hang out or rest in a place.
Just chill here under the tree while we wait.
Humipig ka muna dito sa ilalim ng puno habang naghihintay tayo.
To relax or enjoy the current situation.
Before we leave, chill a bit and enjoy the food.
Bago tayo umalis, humipig ka muna at mag-enjoy sa pagkain.
To sit or lie down without rushing.
No joke, just chill on the sofa while you watch that.
Walang biro, humipig ka na lang sa sofa habang pinapanood mo 'yan.