Maghikaban (en. To cause to yell)
/maɡhiˈkaban/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb indicating the action of yawning.
He yawned after a long day at work.
Naghikaban siya pagkatapos ng mahabang araw ng trabaho.
Indicates signs of fatigue or boredom.
The students yawned in class due to lack of sleep.
Ang mga mag-aaral ay naghikaban sa klase dahil sa kakulangan ng tulog.
Common Phrases and Expressions
yawn deeply
to make a deep yawn, usually indicating sleepiness or drowsiness
maghikab ng malalim
Related Words
yawn
An action of opening the mouth wide and inhaling air.
hikab
Slang Meanings
Call or invite someone to do something together.
Let's maghikaban later at home for the project!
Maghikaban tayo mamaya sa bahay para sa project!
Gathering of people to have dinner or enjoy.
Let's maghikaban at the restaurant later, it's fun there!
Maghikaban tayo sa restaurant mamaya, ang saya doon!
To listen or participate in a conversation or activity.
Do you want to maghikaban in the discussion about music?
Gusto mo bang maghikaban sa usapan tungkol sa music?