Hingalo (en. Panting)

/hiˈŋalo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A fast and heavy breathing usually caused by fatigue or shock.
He felt panting after a long run.
Naramdaman niya ang hingalo pagkatapos ng matagal na pagtakbo.
A condition where a person is in danger of not getting the right amount of air.
Panting can be a sign of a heart attack.
Ang hingalo ay maaaring senyales ng isang atake sa puso.

Etymology

Describes as derived from the word 'hinga' meaning 'to breathe'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

panting from exhaustion
The state of breathing due to excessive fatigue.
hingalo sa pagod

Related Words

breath
The process of taking air into the lungs.
hinga
heavy breathing
A condition where breathing seems labored.
mabigat na paghinga

Slang Meanings

Out of breath
Whenever there's a steep part, I really get out of breath.
Pag may mataas na part, talagang hingal ako.
Tired
Wow, I'm so tired from my workout!
Grabe, hingal na hingal na ako sa workout ko!
Hard to breathe
It's so hot today, I can barely breathe!
Sobrang init ngayon, hingal na hingal ako!