haginghing
haginghíng with stress marks
hissing/whizzing sound
Usage Note
Haginghing is an onomatopoeic word for the continuous high-pitched hiss or whiz made by something moving fast through the air — arrows, bullets, strong wind through a narrow gap, or a speeding vehicle. It is found primarily in literary prose and poetry to create a sense of tension or atmosphere.
Examples
" Narinig ko ang haginghing ng hangin. "
Natural Translation
I heard the whistling of the wind.
Literal Translation
Heard I the whizzing of-the wind.
" Narinig nila ang haginghing ng hangin sa butas ng dingding. "
Natural Translation
They heard the hissing of wind through the hole in the wall.
Literal Translation
Heard they the whizzing of-the wind at-the hole of-the wall.
" Habang humahagibis ang tren sa tabi namin, pumuno sa hangin ang haginghing na ikinatakot ng mga bata. "
Natural Translation
As the train sped past beside us, a whizzing sound filled the air that frightened the children.
Literal Translation
While speeding the train beside us, filled in-the air the whizzing that frightened the children.
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