hibik
hibík with stress marks
pleading, lament, sob
Usage Note
Hibik is a heartfelt cry, plea, or lamentation, often carrying a tone of helplessness or deep sorrow. Common in literary and poetic contexts as well as in prayers and petitions, it conveys more formal or elevated emotional distress than casual crying.
Examples
" Narinig ko ang hibik niya. "
Natural Translation
I heard his/her lament.
Literal Translation
Heard I the lament his/her.
" Narinig ng ina ang hibik ng kanyang anak sa gabi. "
Natural Translation
The mother heard his/her child's sobbing in the night.
Literal Translation
Heard the mother the sob of-his/her child at night.
" Hindi pinansin ng mga opisyal ng gobyerno ang hibik ng mga maralitang matagal nang humihingi ng tulong at tirahan. "
Natural Translation
The government officials did not heed the plea of the poor who had long been asking for help and shelter.
Literal Translation
Not heeded by the officials of government the plea of the poor who long already asking of help and shelter.
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