lihi

lihi

Cebuano

Pronunciation

• Hyphenation: li‧hi

Noun

lihi

1. A birthmark.
2. A charm, a talisman.
3. A set habits or rituals carried out to bring good luck.
4. An instance of controlling or promoting luck.

Verb

lihi

1. To mark an event.

   Ayaw lihi-i ang Bagong Tuig ug tapol.

   Don't mark the New Year with laziness.

2. To charm, to invite, to bring luck.

   Gituohan na ang pagluto ug manok sa Bagong Tuig palihi ug kakha-tuka nga panimuyo.

   It is believed that serving chicken in the New Year invites a hand-to-mouth existence.

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Tagalog

Pronunciation

• Hyphenation: li‧hi

Noun

lihi

1. An instance of food craving during pregnancy.
2. The specific food craved by a pregnant woman.

Verb

lihi

1. To crave a specific food during pregnancy.