Magpahalimuyak (en. To smell fragrant)

/maɡ.pa.ha.li.mu.jak/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action of emitting a pleasant scent from an object.
The flowers will smell fragrant in the garden when they bloom.
Ang mga bulaklak ay magpahalimuyak sa hardin kapag namumukadkad.
The act of producing a fragrant scent.
Taking care of the plants encouraged them to smell fragrant.
Ang pag-aalaga sa halaman ay nag-udyok sa kanila upang magpahalimuyak.

Etymology

From the root word 'halimuyak' meaning scent or fragrance.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to smell flowers
The process of emitting scent from flowers.
magpahalimuyak ng bulaklak
to emit fragrance
To have a scent that can be inhaled pleasantly.
magpahalimuyak ng bango

Related Words

scent
A pleasant or fragrant smell.
halimuyak
perfume
A product used to enhance the scent of the body or environment.
pabango

Slang Meanings

To scent oneself
It's fine even if you don't scent yourself, as long as you're clean!
Ayos lang kahit di ka magpahalimuyak, basta malinis ka lang!
To spray perfume
Before going out, you should scent yourself to smell better!
Before going out, magpahalimuyak ka na para mas mabango!
To try to impress others with scent
He really wants to scent himself to impress his crush.
Gustong gusto niyang magpahalimuyak sa crush niya.