From root: hangin
Usage Note
Mahangin is used literally to describe weather or figuratively to describe an arrogant person who talks too much about their achievements.
Examples
" Mahangin sa labas. "
Natural Translation
It's windy outside.
Literal Translation
Windy at outside.
" Mahangin sa labas ngayon. "
Natural Translation
It is windy outside today.
Literal Translation
Windy outside today.
" Masyadong mahangin ang kapitbahay namin kaya lagi siyang nagyayabang tungkol sa mga nagawa niya. "
Natural Translation
Our neighbor is so boastful that he is always bragging about his accomplishments.
Literal Translation
Too boastful the neighbor our so always he bragging about the accomplishments his.
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