Paggibik (en. Lamentation)

pág-gí-bik

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

The act of mourning or crying excessively due to pain or loss.

The lamentation of his family could be heard throughout the town.

Ang paggibik ng kanyang pamilya ay maririnig sa buong bayan.

Another term for crying out of intense emotion.

He expressed his feelings through lamentation.

Inilabas niya ang kanyang nararamdaman sa pamamagitan ng paggibik.

Expression of deep sadness or grief.

The lamentation is a natural reaction to great trials.

Ang paggibik ay isang likas na reaksyon sa matinding pagsubok.

From the root 'gibik' meaning 'suffering' or 'falling down'.

lamentation of the heart

intense sadness or lamenting from the heart

paggibik ng puso

kneel in lamentation

showing extreme sadness as if praying

lumuhod sa paggibik

mourning

The condition of being sad due to loss or pain.

pagdadalamhati

crying

A physical reaction of emotional pain or sadness.

pag-iyak

a quick nap or dozing off

I already ate, then I just took a quick nap on the sofa.

Kumain na ako, tapos nag-paggibik na lang ako sa sofa.

to take a quick rest or nap

He said, 'Take a quick nap before we leave, so you won't be tired.'

Sabi niya, 'Mag-paggibik ka muna bago tayo umalis, para hindi ka puyat.'

a nap that doesn't reach full sleep

I just took a quick nap, but I didn't really fall into a deep sleep.

Nag-paggibik lang ako, pero di na rin ako na tulog nang mahimbing.