Hiling (en. Request)
/hiˈliŋ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A thing that is requested or requires to be achieved.
His request is to be with the family on Christmas.
Ang kanyang hiling ay makasama ang pamilya sa Pasko.
A plea or request for help or favor from another person.
His request to the teacher was for more time for the project.
Ang hiling niya sa guro ay dagdag na oras para sa proyekto.
An opportunity to ask for an order or directive.
His request to the legislative body is for a better law.
Ang kanyang hiling sa katawan ng mga mambabatas ay isang mas mahusay na batas.
Common Phrases and Expressions
I simply request
This means there is a simple request or favor.
Hiling ko lamang
No request is difficult
A saying that shows that everyone has the ability to ask.
Walang hiling na mahirap
Related Words
to request
The process of inquiring or asking for something.
humiling
requesting
The activity of making a request.
paghiling
Slang Meanings
A plea or request for help.
I started begging him for help with the project.
Nagsimula na akong maghiling sa kanya para sa tulong sa proyekto.
Having the guts to ask for something unreasonable.
It's like he begged for a ridiculously high salary during the interview.
Parang nag-hiling siya ng sobrang taas na sweldo sa mismong interview.
Asking for forgiveness or understanding.
He begged his best friend to forgive him for what he did.
Humiling siya sa kanyang best friend na patawarin siya sa kanyang ginawa.