huni
húni with stress marks
chirping of birds
Usage Note
Huni refers to the chirping, singing, or calling of birds. It is a poetic and evocative word that appears frequently in Filipino literature and song. The verb form (humuni) means to chirp or sing, typically used for birds. The word evokes the natural sounds of the Philippine countryside and is associated with pastoral imagery in Filipino poetry.
Examples
" Naririnig ko ang huni. "
Natural Translation
I can hear the chirping.
Literal Translation
Hearing I the chirping.
" Maganda ang huni ng ibon. "
Natural Translation
The chirping of the bird is beautiful.
Literal Translation
Beautiful the chirping of bird.
" Tuwing madaling-araw, ginigising kami ng masayang huni ng mga ibon sa mga punong nakapaligid sa bahay. "
Natural Translation
Every dawn, we are awakened by the cheerful chirping of the birds in the trees surrounding the house.
Literal Translation
Every dawn, awakened we by-the joyful chirping of the birds in-the trees that surround the house.
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