Walanghumpay (en. Unrelenting)

/wəˈlaŋ hʊmˈpai/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Endless or continuously unceasing.
His study is relentless even with challenges.
Ang kanyang pag-aaral ay walanghumpay kahit na may mga pagsubok.
Unchanging or unceasing.
The rain fell unrelenting all day.
Ang ulan ay walanghumpay na bumuhos buong maghapon.
Continuously not stopping in an activity or effort.
Their relentless efforts bore fruit of success.
Ang kanilang walanghumpay na pagsisikap ay nagbunga ng tagumpay.

Etymology

From the words 'walang' and 'humpay' meaning 'stop' or 'halt'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

unrelenting effort
Continuous effort without stopping.
walanghumpay na pagsisikap
unrelenting rain
Rain that doesn't stop.
walanghumpay na ulan

Related Words

endless
Means eternal or without end.
walang katapusan
halt
Means stopping or halting.
humpay

Slang Meanings

endless
The party was so much fun, the laughter and singing were endless.
Sobrang saya ng party, walang humpay ang tawanan at kantahan.
ongoing
We helped each other with the project, our conversation was ongoing.
Nagtulungan kami sa proyekto, tuloy-tuloy ang aming usapan.
unmatched
His skill in basketball is unstoppable, his game is unmatched.
Ang kanyang galing sa basketball ay walang humpay, walang kapantay ang kanyang laro.