Paghalinghing (en. Whimpering)

pah-gah-ling-hing

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of sound coming from crying, usually weak and mournful.

Due to the baby's whimpering, we knew he was hungry.

Dahil sa paghalinghing ng sanggol, alam naming siya ay nagugutom.

An expression of sadness or pain often accompanied by sobbing or crying.

Maria's whimpering showed her grief.

Ang paghalinghing ni Maria ay nagpakita ng kanyang pagdadalamhati.

A sound that indirectly describes regret or sorrow.

In her whimpering, it seemed she felt her shortcomings.

Sa kanyang paghalinghing, tila nadarama niya ang mga pagkukulang niya.

The word 'paghalinghing' originates from 'halinghing' which means crying or whimpering, commonly used to describe the sound of weeping or sobbing.

the whimpers of a child

Sounds described as crying of children, often talking about their needs.

mga halinghing ng bata

regret and whimpering

A combination of feelings of regret that leads to crying or sobbing.

pagsisisi at paghalinghing

crying

A louder sound arising from emotions or situations leading to tears.

pag-iyak

to sob

A faint sound or sobbing that comes from crying.

humikbi

A noise made when reacting to food or someone suddenly exhaling.

When the concert started, the crowd gave a gasp as if they couldn't wait.

Nang simulan na ang concert, ang mga tao ay nagbigay ng paghalinghing na parang hindi makapaghintay.

A gasp or moan as a reaction to overwhelming joy or excitement.

While the child was showcasing their talent, there were no gasps from the parents.

Habang nagpapakita ng talento ang bata, walang mga paghalinghing mula sa mga magulang.