Paghihilik (en. Snoring)

pahi-hi-lik

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

The sound produced when a person sleeps and breathes through the nose.

I heard snoring from my brother's room at night.

Nakarinig ako ng paghihilik mula sa silid ng aking kapatid sa gabi.

A type of sound often associated with having breathing problems while sleeping.

It can be a sign of obstructive sleep apnea if the snoring persists.

Maari itong maging senyales ng obstructive sleep apnea kung ang paghihilik ay patuloy.

Usually occurs more in men than in women.

Snoring is more common in older men.

Ang paghihilik ay mas karaniwan sa mga matatandang kalalakihan.

Composed of the word 'hilik' which refers to the sound released from the nose while sleeping.

You are snoring

A statement often said in reference to someone who is snoring.

Naghihilik ka

Stop snoring

Indicating that someone's snoring should be stopped.

Tigil ang paghihilik

sleep

A state of rest where the body rejuvenates.

tulog

breathing

The process of inhaling and exhaling air in the lungs.

hinga

snoring voice while sleeping

Marco's snoring is really something else, you’d think a cat is singing!

Kakaiba talaga yung paghihilik ni Marco, akala mo may umaawit na pusa!

sound of deep breathing

Wow, my sister’s snoring is so loud, it sounds like a tricycle!

Grabe, sobrang lakas ng paghihilik ni ate, parang tricycle ang tunog!

snoring like someone is angry while sleeping

I can’t sleep because of my brother's snoring, it sounds like he’s smacking someone!

Di tuloy ako makatulog sa paghihilik ni kuya, parang may sinasampal!