Pagdighay (en. Burp)
pag-di-ghay
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
The process of releasing air from the stomach through the mouth, usually occurring after eating or drinking.
After eating, he burped loudly.
Pagkatapos kumain, nagpagdighay siya nang malakas.
A natural part of the swallowing or chewing of food.
I saw him burp after his dinner.
Nakita kong nagpagdighay siya pagkatapos ng kanyang hapunan.
Common Phrases and Expressions
don’t burp loudly
Shows good manners by not disturbing others.
huwag magdighay nang malakas
Related Words
burp
The sound produced when air comes out of the stomach.
dighay
sipping
The act of taking in food or drink.
pagsipsip
Slang Meanings
To release gas from the stomach; a sign that one is full.
Wow, I'm so happy, I just keep burping after eating.
Grabe, ang saya saya ko, pagdighay lang ako ng pagdighay after kumain.
To speak at length or continuously; akin to rambling.
He's started again with his long-winded story about his life.
Nagsimula na naman siya ng pagdighay ng kuwento tungkol sa kanyang buhay.