Nahihimbing (en. Sleeping)

na-hi-him-bing

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action of sleep.
She was sleeping in her bed.
Siya ay nahihimbing sa kanyang kama.
Describes the state of being asleep.
Children are fast asleep in the room as the adults talk.
Ang mga bata ay nahihimbing sa silid habang nagkukwentuhan ang mga matatanda.
Feeling peace while sleeping.
She was fast asleep because she was tired.
Nahihimbing siyang natutulog dahil sa pagod.

Etymology

The word 'nahihimbing' comes from the root word 'himbing' which means sleep or rest.

Common Phrases and Expressions

deep sleep
a deep and peaceful sleep.
nahihimbing na tulog

Related Words

sleeping
The process of extending mind and body from the day's activity.
pagtulog
resting
The activity of resting or relaxing.
pamamahinga

Slang Meanings

deep sleep
I'm so tired, I'm already deep asleep here on the sofa.
Sobrang pagod na ako, nahihimbing na ako dito sa sofa.
happy sleep
After the exam, I was in a happy sleep.
Nang matapos ang exam, nahihimbing na ako sa saya.
snoring
Wow, his snoring is so loud, it sounds like a machine.
Grabe, ang lakas ng nahihimbing niya, parang may tumutunog na makina.