humigop
humigóp with stress marks
to slurp
From root: higop
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
humigop
hu-mi-GOP
slurped
Present (Incomplete)
humihigop
hu-mi-hi-GOP
is slurping
Future (Contemplated)
hihigop
hi-hi-GOP
will slurp
Usage Note
Humigop is the actor-focus infinitive of higop, covering the deliberate slurping of soup, broth, or any liquid with the slurper as the grammatical focus. Slurping is not considered rude in informal Philippine dining settings and often signals enjoyment; the companion form higupin places focus on the liquid being slurped.
Examples
" Gusto niyang humigop ng sabaw. "
Natural Translation
They want to slurp some broth.
Literal Translation
Want they to slurp of broth.
" Gusto niya na humigop ng mainit na sabaw ng ulam. "
Natural Translation
They want to slurp the hot broth of the dish.
Literal Translation
Want they to slurp of hot broth of dish.
" Tuwing malamig ang panahon, gusto ng lolo kong humigop ng mainit na sopas habang nakaupo sa tabi ng bintana. "
Natural Translation
Whenever the weather is cold, my grandfather likes to slurp hot soup while sitting by the window.
Literal Translation
Every-time cold the weather, want of grandfather my to slurp of hot soup while seated at side of window.
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