To cry (tl. Humibi)

Translation into English

Beginner (A1-A2)

Naiinis ako kapag humibi ang aking kapatid.
I get annoyed when my sibling cries.
Context: daily life
Ang bata ay humibi dahil sa gutom.
The child cried because he was hungry.
Context: daily life
Bakit humibi ka kanina?
Why did you cry earlier?
Context: daily life

Intermediate (B1-B2)

Nakita ko siyang humibi sa kanyang kwarto.
I saw her cry in her room.
Context: daily life
Laging humibi siya sa tuwing naaalala ang kanyang kaibigan.
He always cries whenever he remembers his friend.
Context: emotions
Kailangan niyong humibi kung masakit ang puso niyo.
You need to cry if your heart hurts.
Context: emotions

Advanced (C1-C2)

Pinipigilan niyang humibi dahil ayaw niyang makita ng iba.
He is holding back his crying because he doesn’t want others to see.
Context: emotions
Kapag siya ay humibi, tila bumababa ang kanyang pakiramdam.
When she cries, it seems her feelings lower.
Context: emotions
Hindi lamang siya basta humibi; ang kanyang luha ay naglalarawan ng malalim na sakit.
She doesn't just cry; her tears depict profound pain.
Context: emotions

Synonyms

  • umalagwa
  • umiiyak