Panhikin (en. Sudden change)

/ˈpan.hi.kɪn/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of change that occurs suddenly.
The sudden change in their relationship was unexpected.
Ang panhikin sa kanilang relasyon ay hindi inaasahan.
Struggle or shock caused by a sudden change.
He felt a sudden shock in his heart from that news.
Naramdaman niya ang panhikin sa kanyang puso sa balitang iyon.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'hikin'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

sudden change of weather
Sudden change in weather conditions.
panhikin ng panahon
sudden change in life's course
Sudden change in the path or direction of life.
panhikin sa takbo ng buhay

Related Words

sudden
An adjective referring to an unexpected event.
bigla

Slang Meanings

to show off
Can I show off to him? He’s feeling famous already!
Puwede bang makipag-panhikin sa kanya? Feeling sikat na siya, eh!
to call attention
Because of his posts, he's calling attention on social media.
Dahil sa kanyang mga post, panhikin siya sa social media.
to be the main star
At that event, he was the main star because he was the host.
Sa event na yun, panhikin siya kasi siya ang host.