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