Maghinas (en. To grumble)

/maɡˈhinas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

To make a sound of doubt or uncertainty.

Ana always grumbles about her job.

Laging nagm naghinas si Ana tungkol sa kanyang trabaho.

To express dissatisfaction or complaint through complaints or murmurs.

He always grumbles when he gets tired.

Palagi siyang naghinas tuwing napapagod.

To lament or ask for help along with murmurs.

The people grumbled when they couldn't get food.

Naghinas ang mga tao nang wala silang makuhang pagkain.

root word 'hina'

grumbling thoughts

expressing feelings in an undesirable way

naghinas ng mga saloobin

weakness

Being weak or having little strength; usually used in the context of instability.

hina

complaint

Expressing dissatisfaction with a situation or thing.

reklamo

to keep oneself busy or to do something unimportant

Just mess around with your studies, maybe you'll catch up on your scores.

Maghinas ka na lang sa pag-aaral, baka sakaling makabawi ka sa scores mo.

to show off or get attention from others

Don't show off in front of others, because that's annoying.

Huwag kang maghinas sa kabila ng mga tao, kasi nakakainis yun.