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    Buntunghininga (en. Sigh)

    /buntunɡhininɡa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A deep breath or exhalation often expressing feelings such as fatigue or sadness.
    He let out a sigh upon hearing the bad news.
    Nagbigay siya ng buntunghininga nang malaman ang masamang balita.
    A form of understanding of things that reflects emotions or feelings.
    The sigh clarifies his thoughts.
    Ang buntunghininga ay nagbibigay-linaw sa kanyang saloobin.

    Etymology

    A Filipino term derived from the word 'buntung' meaning 'exhalation' and 'hinga' meaning 'breath'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Sigh of emotions
    An expression of emotions often accompanied by a breath or deep exhale.
    Buntunghininga ng damdamin

    Related Words

    exhale
    A term used to describe the sudden release of air from the lungs.
    buntung

    Slang Meanings

    Took a deep breath or gasped.
    When I saw him, I just took a deep breath in joy.
    Nang makita ko siya, bigla na lang akong buntunghininga sa tuwa.
    So shocked or in disbelief.
    I gasped when I found out he won.
    Buntunghininga ako nang malaman kong siya ang nanalo.