Mahangin (en. Windy)
/ma.ha.ŋin/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
adjective
Refers to a condition where the wind is strong or regularly blowing.
When it rains, it is often windy outside.
Kapag umuulan, madalas ay mahangin din sa labas.
Expresses a climate or weather that has strong winds.
It is often windy in spring.
Kadalasan ay mahangin sa tag-sibol.
Often used to describe a cheerful feeling due to the cool wind.
It was windy while we were walking on the beach.
Mahangin noong kami ay naglakad sa baybayin.
Etymology
From the root word 'hangin' meaning 'air' or 'wind' with the adjective 'ma-' describing the state.
Common Phrases and Expressions
the weather is windy
The weather condition has strong winds.
mahangin ang panahon
Related Words
air
A gas formed from particles in the atmosphere and can be felt in movement.
hangin
Slang Meanings
the weather is chilly
It's so windy here, like winter in other countries!
Sobrang mahangin dito, parang winter sa ibang bansa!
there's a fresh breeze
It's nice here on the mountain, breezy and fresh!
Masarap dito sa bundok, mahangin at presko!
hair gets tousled (because of the wind)
It's fun hanging out here, it's windy so my hair gets tousled!
Ang saya tumambay dito, mahangin kaya naaalon ang buhok ko!