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hem in Tagalog

lilip

/hɛm/

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hem in Tagalog: lilip. In English, hem means used to fill in the gap of a pause with a vocalized sound.

Tagalog words for hem

border of an article of clothing doubled back and stitched together
lilip

English meaning of hem

  1. interjection Used to fill in the gap of a pause with a vocalized sound.
  2. noun An utterance or sound of the voice like "hem", often indicative of hesitation or doubt, sometimes used to call attention.
  3. verb To make the sound expressed by the word hem; to hesitate in speaking.
  4. noun The border of an article of clothing doubled back and stitched together to finish the edge and prevent it from fraying.

Full definition of hem

hem in a sentence

  • A small yard hemmed about by a tall hedge.

hem in other languages

Questions about hem in Tagalog

What is the meaning of hem in Tagalog?
Hem in Tagalog is lilip.
Ano ang hem sa Tagalog?
Hem: lilip.
What does hem mean in English?
Hem means used to fill in the gap of a pause with a vocalized sound.

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