Hinga (en. Breath)
/hiŋɡa/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
An act of taking air into the lungs.
The breath of a person is essential to live.
Ang hinga ng tao ay mahalaga upang mabuhay.
The state of maintaining life.
With every breath, I feel the joy of life.
Sa bawat hinga, nararamdaman ko ang kasiyahan ng buhay.
The process of exchanging oxygen and carbon dioxide in the body.
Breathing in and exhaling are important for health.
Ang hinga at pag-exhale ay mahalaga sa kalusugan.
Etymology
Derived from the root word 'hinga' which means to take in air.
Common Phrases and Expressions
breath of life
An essential part of life that supports our existence.
hinga ng buhay
Related Words
panting
A way of breathing that shows distress or fatigue.
hinga-hinga
Slang Meanings
take a deep breath
I feel stressed so I need to take a deep breath.
Parang na-stress ako kaya kailangan kong huminga ng malalim.
rest
I need to breathe for a moment and take a rest.
Kailangan kong huminga sandali at magpahinga.
relax
This week is so hectic, so I just need to lie down and breathe.
Sobrang hectic ng week na ito, kaya kailangan ko lang humiga at huminga.