Paghihikab (en. Yawn)

pa-ghi-hi-kab

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

An action performed by a person or animal that triggers a display of sleepiness or fatigue.

He yawned after a long night of studying.

Nagpaghihikab siya matapos ang mahabang gabi ng pag-aaral.

Due to lack of sleep, yawning becomes a natural reaction of the body.

Yawning is a natural reaction when you are tired.

Ang paghihikab ay natural na reaction kapag ikaw ay pagod.

Yawning as a sign of drowsiness or astonishment at something.

In his yawn, people noticed he was confused.

Sa kanyang paghihikab, napansin ng mga tao na siya'y naguguluhan.

The word 'hikab' comes from the root word 'hikap' which means sudden or unintentional coughing or touching of the air that causes yawning.

yawning of people

A sign of fatigue or lack of interest in the surroundings.

paghihikab ng mga tao

drowsiness

The state of being sleepy or the desire to sleep.

antok

fatigue

The state of physical or mental tiredness after activity.

pagod

feeling sleepy or bored

I'm so tired, I just want to yawn in class.

Sobrang pagod na ako, parang gusto ko na lang paghihikab sa klase.

expression of boredom or disinterest

I can only yawn while listening to this lecture.

Paghihikab na lang ako habang nakikinig sa lecture na 'to.