EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
the act of clearing one's throat forcefully; hawki...
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/pag-hak-HAK/
FIL: Ang malakas na pag-ubo o pag-alis ng plema mula sa lalamunan sa paraang maingay.
EN: the act of clearing one's throat forcefully; hawking
That sound your tito makes in the morning before spitting into the sink. It’s the human equivalent of a car engine struggling to start, but for your throat. Not to be confused with a polite cough; this one announces its presence.
Onomatopoeic word. Often associated with older men or someone who is sick.
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🇵🇭 Narinig ko ang paghakhak ni Lolo mula sa kanyang silid.
🇺🇸 I heard Grandpa's forceful throat-clearing from his room.
🇵🇭 Ang malakas na paghakhak ay maaaring senyales ng iritasyon sa lalamunan.
🇺🇸 Loud hawking can be a sign of throat irritation.
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.