humpak
humpák with stress marks
hollow, sunken
Usage Note
Humpak describes a surface or area that is concave, sunken inward, or collapsed — like a dented car door, a hollow cheek, or a pothole in a road. It is a concrete, physical descriptor used in everyday speech. The word can also describe someone who looks gaunt or hollow-cheeked due to illness or hunger.
Examples
" Humpak ang kanyang pisngi. "
Natural Translation
His cheeks are sunken.
Literal Translation
Hollow the his cheek.
" Humpak ang sahig ng lumang bahay dahil sa pagkabulok. "
Natural Translation
The floor of the old house is sunken because of rot.
Literal Translation
Hollow the floor of-the old house because of rot.
" Humpak na ang mukha ng pasyente matapos ang ilang buwan na karamdaman kung kailan hindi siya makakain nang maayos. "
Natural Translation
The patient's face had become gaunt after several months of illness during which he could not eat properly.
Literal Translation
Hollow already the face of-the patient after the several month that illness when not he can-eat of properly.
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