Usage Note
Hi-ló describes a state of disorientation, whether from physical causes such as spinning, heat, or hunger, or from mental overwhelm. The hyphenated spelling reflects the stress pattern distinguishing it from 'hilo' as a standalone noun, and the word is commonly heard in casual speech.
Examples
" Hi-ló ako kanina. "
Natural Translation
I felt dizzy earlier.
Literal Translation
Dizzy I earlier.
" Mukhang hi-ló ang bata. "
Natural Translation
The child looks dizzy.
Literal Translation
Look dizzy the child.
" Dahil sa init ng panahon at sa gutom, bigla akong naging hi-ló habang naglalakad pauwi mula sa paaralan. "
Natural Translation
Because of the hot weather and hunger, I suddenly became dizzy while walking home from school.
Literal Translation
Because of heat of weather and of hunger, suddenly I became dizzy while walking homeward from the school.
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