Paghikahusin (en. Sobbing)

/pɐɡɪkɐˈhusɪn/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

An action of crying softly or in sorrow.

I saw her sobbing by the roadside.

Nakita ko siyang paghikahusin sa tabi ng daan.

Expressing feelings through crying.

Her sobbing was a sign of true sadness.

Ang kanyang paghikahusin ay tanda ng tunay na kalungkutan.

Derived from the root word 'hikbi' which means to sob or cry.

sobbing of the heart

Sadness that comes from the heart.

paghikahusin ng puso

hikbi

The word 'hikbi' also refers to crying, usually in a quiet manner.

hikbi

linapitan

An action of approaching someone to find out the reason for their sobbing.

linapitan

To bite into the heat of the situation or emotion, often out of excessive worry or concern.

My laptop fell, I just started to panic, I didn't want to freak out.

Nahulog ang laptop ko, sinimulan ko na lang ang paghikahusin, ayoko nang mag-panic.

To overthink or worry too much about things.

Enough with your worrying, just relax!

Tama na 'yang paghikahusin mo, relax ka lang!