Meaning of hílab

hílab

Cebuano

n. empty or smarting sensation in the stomach caused by hunger, fear, or acidity; v. feel a sharp revolting sensation on the pit of the stomach due to hunger, fear, etc. Naghílab ang ákung tiyan sa kagútum, My stomach hurts due to hunger. Mu rag hilábun ang ákung atay sa kakuyaw, I seem to feel a sharp pang in the pit of my stomach because of my fear. Muinum kug litsi basta hilában ku sa tiyan, I drink milk when my stomach hurts.