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    Hika (en. Asthma)

    hi-ka

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A condition in the respiratory system that causes coughing or difficulty in breathing.
    His asthma worsens in cold weather.
    Ang kanyang hika ay lalong lumala sa malamig na panahon.
    A term that describes symptoms such as coughing and difficulty in breathing.
    He needs to carry his inhaler because of his asthma.
    Kailangan niyang dalhin ang kanyang inhaler dahil sa kanyang hika.

    Etymology

    The word 'hika' comes from the root word 'hik' which refers to a gentle cough.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    He/She has asthma.
    He/She is known to have asthma.
    May hika siya.

    Related Words

    inhaler
    A device used to deliver medication for asthma.
    inhaler
    asthma attack
    Common sudden onset of asthma symptoms.
    pag-atake ng hika

    Slang Meanings

    Continuous coughing
    I feel like I'm having a hika, I can't stop coughing.
    Parang hika ako, di ako matigil sa pag-ubo.
    Serious allergy issue
    Because of the dust, I'm having a hika again!
    Dahil sa alikabok, hika na naman ako!