Paghihinaing (en. Complaint)
pag-hih-i-na-ing
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The process of expressing feelings or thoughts about a situation considered undesirable.
The complaints of the citizens reached the government officials.
Ang paghihinaing ng mga mamamayan ay nakarating sa mga opisyal ng gobyerno.
A statement or complaint that describes a misunderstanding or shortcoming in a service or product.
We will receive complaints from our customers.
Makakatanggap kami ng mga paghihinaing mula sa aming mga kostumer.
Expression of feelings containing hurt or dissatisfaction.
His complaint about the situation is hard to listen to.
Ang kanyang paghihinaing sa sitwasyon ay mahirap pakinggan.
Etymology
from the root word hinaing, meaning to express a feeling or need
Common Phrases and Expressions
complaints of the heart
feelings that cannot be expressed directly
paghihinaing ng puso
Related Words
complaint
A form of expressing feelings or thoughts often containing a complaint or objection.
hinaing
Slang Meanings
claims or complaints
He filed a complaint about the high prices of goods.
Nagpasa siya ng paghihinaing sa mataas na presyo ng bilihin.
regret or lamenting
Because of his lamenting, he seems restless.
Dahil sa kanyang paghihinaing, parang di na siya mapakali.
sentiment or feelings
His feelings of lament contained anger and frustration.
Yung kanyang paghihinaing ay naglalaman ng galit at pagkabigo.