Paghagikgik (en. Sobbing)

/pa.ga.hik.gik/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

The act of crying or sobbing with noise or sound.

I saw her sobbing in the corner of the room after the painful news.

Nakita ko siyang naghagikgik sa sulok ng silid pagkatapos ng masakit na balita.

A way of expressing feelings or sadness through sound.

The child's sobbing shows his sadness over the loss of his favorite toy.

Ang paghagikgik ng bata ay nagpapakita ng kanyang pagkalungkot sa pagkawala ng kanyang paboritong laruan.

From the word 'higik' meaning 'loud cry or sobbing.'

She sobbed

Expressing her sadness or pain.

Naghagikgik siya

sobbing

The quiet crying or sound made while a person is weeping.

higik

tears

The liquid that comes from the eyes when crying.

luha

Loud or uncontrollable laughter

Wow, her laughter at my joke was so intense, I thought it would never end!

Grabe, paghagikgik niya sa joke ko, akala ko wala nang katapusan!

Extreme happiness or joy

I got home early, so I was just bursting with joy!

Naka-uwi ako ng maaga, kaya't paghagikgik ako sa saya!

Struggling to hold back laughter

When I saw my friend's face, I burst out laughing uncontrollably.

Nang makita ko ang mukha ng kaibigan ko, napaghagikgik ako sa hirap ng pagtawa.