Humuni (en. To chirp)
hu-mu-ni
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
To make a sound typically coming from birds or animals.
The birds chirp every morning.
Ang mga ibon ay humuhuni tuwing umaga.
Having a sound that expresses emotions or messages.
The cat chirps when it is happy.
Ang pusa ay humuhuni kapag ito ay nasisiyahan.
Creating sounds related to communication.
People chirp to their friends to communicate.
Ang mga tao ay humuhuni sa kanilang mga kaibigan upang makipag-usap.
Etymology
from the word 'huni' meaning sound or voice of a bird.
Common Phrases and Expressions
the birds chirp
The birds are making their sound.
humuni ang mga ibon
Related Words
sound
The sound made by animals or birds.
huni
whistle
Another type of sound made by birds or animals.
kuwit
Slang Meanings
to speak or give an opinion
Since he's used to humuni in front of many people, he's no longer nervous.
Dahil sanay na siyang humuni sa harapan ng maraming tao, hindi na siya kinakabahan.
to extend an invitation or express
Don't hesitate to humuni if you have a good idea.
Huwag kang mag-atubiling humuni kung may naiisip kang magandang ideya.