Hingan (en. Breath)

/hiŋan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

The process or act of exhaling air from the lungs.

The breath of a person is vital to their health.

Ang hininga ng tao ay mahalaga sa kanyang kalusugan.

A unit of measurement for air used in certain conditions.

We need a breath of air to get the correct measurement of oxygen.

Kailangan natin ng hingan ng hangin upang makuha ang tamang sukat ng oxygen.

The word 'hingan' comes from the root word 'hinga' which means 'breathing' or 'exhaling air.'

breath of life

This means an essential part or condition related to life.

hinga ng buhay

breath

The expulsion of air from the lungs through the mouth or nose.

hinga

breath

The air that comes out during the process of breathing.

hininga

To ask for a favor or request.

Just ask kuya for his help.

Hingin mo na lang kay kuya yung tulong niya.

To request or ask for something.

Sometimes, you really need to ask your friends for money.

Minsan, kailangan mo talagang hingan ng pera ang mga kaibigan mo.

To make a request.

Please ask me for a favor!

Hingan mo naman ako ng favor, please!