humaling
humáling with stress marks
obsession
Usage Note
Humaling describes an intense, consuming preoccupation or craze — being deeply absorbed in something to the point of obsession. It is used for passionate hobbies, infatuations, or fandoms. The word carries a sense of losing oneself in a pursuit and is commonly used by Filipino youth to describe their interests and passions.
Examples
" Humaling siya sa laro. "
Natural Translation
He is obsessed with the game.
Literal Translation
Obsession he in-the game.
" Ang humaling niya ay sa kanta. "
Natural Translation
His/Her obsession is with the song.
Literal Translation
The obsession his/her is in-the song.
" Naging humaling niya ang lumang awitin kaya paulit-ulit niyang pinakikinggan ito araw-araw bago matulog. "
Natural Translation
The old song became his obsession, so he listens to it over and over every day before sleeping.
Literal Translation
Became obsession his the old song so repeatedly he listening it day-day before sleep.
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