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    Hunihan (en. Whistling)

    /huˈni.han/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A sound created by whistling with the lips or tongue.
    She sang a beautiful song accompanied by whistling.
    Kumanta siya ng isang magandang awitin na may kasamang hunihan.
    A form of expressing feelings through whistling.
    He whistles whenever he is happy.
    Gumagawa siya ng hunihan tuwing siya ay masaya.

    Etymology

    From the root word 'huni'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    He/She just whistled.
    Indicates that they have just whistled.
    Kaka-hunihan lang niya

    Related Words

    to whistle
    A verb referring to the action of making sound through whistling.
    humuni

    Slang Meanings

    to ask for something or to request
    Go ask kuya for some snacks, I'm hungry!
    Mag-hunihan ka kay kuya ng meryenda, gutom na ako!
    to look for or to request
    Here at the corner, there's often a place to ask for souvenirs.
    Dito sa kanto, madalas may hunihan ng mga pasalubong.
    to borrow or to receive help
    Lend me some money; I just need it for a moment.
    Hunihan mo ako ng pera, kailangan ko lang sandali.