Paghilik (en. Snoring)

/pa.ɡi.lik/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A sound that comes from the throat or nose while sleeping.
His father's snoring was a loud sound in the middle of the night.
Ang paghilik ng kanyang ama ay nakakabuhay ng tunog sa gitna ng gabi.
The noise that causes disturbances to others who are sleeping.
He was disturbed in his sleep because of his brother's snoring.
Nabuwal siya sa kanyang tulog dahil sa paghilik ng kanyang kapatid.
A condition where a person snores while sleeping.
He needs to consult a doctor about his snoring.
Kailangan niyang kumunsulta sa doktor tungkol sa kanyang paghilik.

Etymology

Refers to the sound made through the nose while sleeping.

Common Phrases and Expressions

snoring at night
The act of snoring while sleeping at night.
paghilik sa gabi

Related Words

sleep
A state of rest where a person is unaware of their surroundings.
tulog
breathing
The process of inhaling and exhaling air from the lungs.
hinga

Slang Meanings

sleep with deep breathing
Juan's snoring sounds like a drum on the street.
Ang pag-hilik ni Juan ay parang tambol sa kalye.
sleeping with noise
I can't sleep because of my brother's snoring.
Hindi ako makatulog dahil sa paghilik ng aking kapatid.
along with snoring, accompanied by deep breathing
It sounds like an engine making noise, with snoring included.
Parang may engine na umiingay, may paghilig na kasama.