halimhim
halímhim with stress marks
to hatch
Usage Note
Halimhim refers specifically to a bird brooding over eggs to incubate them. It is used in rural and agricultural contexts. Figuratively it can describe a person quietly nurturing a plan or idea.
Examples
" Nanghahalimhim ang inahin. "
Natural Translation
The hen is brooding over the eggs.
Literal Translation
Brooding the hen.
" Ang halimhim ng manok ay matagal. "
Natural Translation
The hatching of the chicken takes a long time.
Literal Translation
The to-hatch of-the chicken is long.
" Habang hinahalimhiman ng inahin ang mga itlog, halos hindi ito umaalis sa pugad nang ilang araw. "
Natural Translation
While the hen incubates the eggs, it hardly leaves the nest for several days.
Literal Translation
While being-brooded of-the hen the eggs, almost not it leaving in nest for several days.
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