Nakahihili (en. Nauseous)
/na-ka-hi-hi-li/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
adjective
expressing a feeling of nausea.
He feels nauseous after eating quickly.
Siya ay nakahihili matapos kumain ng mabilisan.
indicating a feeling of being unwell.
The people on the trip felt nauseous due to the rocking of the boat.
Ang mga tao sa biyahe ay nakahihili dahil sa pag-alon ng barko.
Etymology
from the word 'hili' meaning a feeling of nausea or weakness.
Common Phrases and Expressions
nauseous while traveling
feeling nauseous during travel
nakahihili sa biyahe
nauseous due to smell
feeling nauseous because of an unpleasant smell
nakahihili dahil sa amoy
Related Words
dizziness
the feeling of nausea or loss of balance.
pagkahilo
vomit
the actual expulsion of stomach contents through the mouth.
suka
Slang Meanings
Feeling dizzy or having an unusual feeling.
Wow, I feel dizzy from staring at my phone too much.
Grabe, parang nakahihili ako sa kakatingin sa cellphone ko.
Feeling confused or out of mood.
I'm feeling out of sorts with what I'm doing right now, like I have no enthusiasm.
Nakahihili ako sa mga ginagawa ko ngayon, parang wala na akong gana.
Extremely tired or stressed.
I'm so worn out from work; there's too much to do.
Nakahihili na ako sa trabaho, sobrang dami ng kailangan gawin.