Paghibi (en. Crying)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of shedding tears and making sounds that express feelings of sadness or pain.
She cried over her loss of a loved one.
Nagpaghibi siya sa kanyang pagkakawala ng mahal sa buhay.
The making of sounds that can be caused by various emotions such as joy, fear, or anger.
Even in joy, she couldn't stop crying.
Kahit sa tuwa, hindi niya napigilan ang paghibi.

Common Phrases and Expressions

endless tears
Endless crying.
luhang walang hanggan

Related Words

tear
The liquid that comes from the eyes when a person is crying.
luha
grief
Heavy emotion or pain brought about by loss or bereavement.
pighati

Slang Meanings

acting or showing emotions
She was overacting in the movie, it's like she really cried!
Sobra na ang paghibi niya sa pelikula, parang tunay na naiyak siya!
pretending to cry
Stop faking tears there, you're not even sad.
Huwag ka na magpaghibi diyan, hindi ka naman talaga malungkot.
pouring out frustrations
She began crying when I whispered my problems.
Nagsimula na ang paghibi niya nang ibulong ko ang mga problema ko.