Hingi (en. Request)

hing-gee

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A process of asking for something from others.
He made a request for help from his friend.
Nagbigay siya ng hinging tulong sa kanyang kaibigan.
The act of calling or asking for attention.
His request for attention went unnoticed by the person.
Ang kanyang hinging atensyon ay hindi napansin ng tao.

Common Phrases and Expressions

request for forgiveness
a plea to be forgiven
hingi ng tawad
request for help
a plea for assistance
hingi ng tulong

Related Words

to ask
The verb meaning to request or call for something.
humingi
to wish/request
A verb referring to the action of asking.
hilingin

Slang Meanings

to ask for a favor or help
I'm asking you for help with my homework.
Hingi ako sa'yo ng tulong sa homework ko.
to ask or request for something
Why don't you just ask him for some snacks?
Bakit di ka na lang humingi ng snacks sa kanya?
to beg
It seems like you keep begging people, huh!
Parang hingi ka na ng hingi sa mga tao, ha!