Hail in Tagalog

“Hail in Tagalog” translates to graniso (for frozen rain), batiin (to greet), and purihin (to acclaim), depending on context. The word carries multiple meanings from weather phenomena to forms of greeting and praise in Filipino language.

Discovering the various translations of “hail” in Tagalog reveals how one English word can express completely different concepts—from natural weather events to social interactions and expressions of honor.

[Words] = Hail

[Definition]:
– Hail /heɪl/
– Noun 1: Pellets of frozen rain which fall in showers from cumulonimbus clouds.
– Verb 1: To call out to someone to attract attention.
– Verb 2: To acclaim or praise enthusiastically.
– Verb 3: To come from or have one’s home in a particular place.

[Synonyms] = Graniso, Ulang yelo, Yelo mula sa langit, Batiin, Tawagin, Kumusta, Sambitin, Purihin, Parangalan, Ipagdiwang.

[Example]:
– Ex1_EN: The storm brought heavy hail that damaged cars and crops across the region.
– Ex1_PH: Ang bagyo ay nagdala ng mabigat na graniso na sumira sa mga sasakyan at pananim sa buong rehiyon.

– Ex2_EN: She tried to hail a taxi on the busy street corner.
– Ex2_PH: Sinubukan niyang tawagin ang isang taxi sa abala ng kanto.

– Ex3_EN: Critics hail the film as a masterpiece of modern cinema.
– Ex3_PH: Pinupuri ng mga kritiko ang pelikula bilang isang obra maestra ng modernong sinehan.

– Ex4_EN: The ambassador hails from a small town in the northern province.
– Ex4_PH: Ang ambassador ay nagmula sa isang maliit na bayan sa hilagang probinsya.

– Ex5_EN: They hailed the hero with cheers and applause as he entered the stadium.
– Ex5_PH: Binati nila ang bayani ng mga sigawan at palakpakan habang pumasok siya sa stadium.