Pahikbi (en. Sobbing)

/pa.hik.bi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A soft sound caused by crying.
I heard the child's sobbing from that room.
Narinig ko ang pahikbi ng bata mula sa silid na iyon.
Crying accompanied by coughing and sobs.
Her sobbing showed her deep sadness.
Ang kanyang pahikbi ay nagpakita ng kanyang labis na lungkot.

Common Phrases and Expressions

sobbing of the heart
a feeling of deep pain or longing; sadness that comes from the heart.
pahikbi ng puso

Related Words

cry
A sound caused by emotional pain or anger.
iyak
sob
An emotional cry often accompanied by coughing.
hikbi

Slang Meanings

Crying a lot or sobbing with tears.
When she found out that her boyfriend left her, she was sobbing all day long.
Nung nalaman niyang iniwan siya ng boyfriend niya, nag-pahikbi siya mula umaga hanggang gabi.
Crying like a child, usually with big tears.
At Lola's departure, all of her grandkids were sobbing.
Sa pag-alis ni Lola, nag-pahikbi ang lahat ng mga apo niya.
Crying full of emotion, usually stemming from deep pain.
I saw her sobbing when she found out her favorite pet was gone.
Nakita kong nag-pahikbi siya nang malaman niyang wala na ang kanyang paboritong alaga.