Hingian (en. Request)

/hiŋ.ɡi.an/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A place or person where help or information is requested.
He went to the place of request for aid in the community.
Pumunta siya sa hingian ng ayuda sa barangay.
The process of asking or requesting support.
The act of requesting is important for those in need.
Ang hingian ay mahalaga sa mga nangangailangan.

Etymology

Derived from the term 'hinga' which means to ask or request.

Common Phrases and Expressions

request for help
a place or person that can be asked for help
hingian ng tulong

Related Words

ask
The act of asking.
hingi

Slang Meanings

Ask for a favor or help
Dude, you should ask him for help with our project.
Pare, hingian mo na siya ng tulong sa project natin.
Keep asking for anything
He always asks for snacks during recess.
Lagi na lang siyang hingian ng snacks tuwing recess.
To request or to ask
If you need something, don't hesitate to ask me.
Kung may kailangan ka, wag kang mag-atubiling hingian ako.