Hingasing (en. Breathing)
/hiŋaˈsiŋ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A process of inhaling and exhaling air into the lungs.
Breathing is essential for our health.
Ang hingasing ay mahalaga para sa ating kalusugan.
The action of breathing during physical activity.
He felt tired because of rapid breathing while running.
Nakaramdam siya ng pagod dahil sa mabilis na hingasing habang tumatakbo.
Etymology
From the word 'hinga' meaning the act of exhaling air from the lungs.
Common Phrases and Expressions
hard to breathe
having difficulty in breathing.
mahirap huminga
weak and exhausted
feeling weak which may be caused by breathing issues.
hinang-hina
Related Words
breath
the act of inhaling and exhaling air.
hinga
respiration
the process of taking in and expelling air from the lungs.
paghinga
Slang Meanings
Breathing as if in distress (gasping for breath)
When he got up from lying down, he looked like he was gasping and had a fever.
Nang bumangon siya mula sa pagkakahiga, parang hingasing na siyang nilalagnat.
Struggling with a situation
He's gasping with the amount of work; he doesn't know how to start.
Hingasing na siya sa dami ng trabaho, hindi na niya alam kung paano sisimulan.
Lack of energy to move
I'm tired, feels like I'm gasping with no will to do anything today.
Pagod na ako, parang hingasing na walang gana sa araw na ito.