Hinihingi (en. Asking for)

hi-ni-hin-gi

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A form of verb asking for something or help.
The child is asking for his favorite toy.
Hinihingi ng bata ang kanyang paboritong laruan.
The act of asking or requesting.
He is asking for a call from his friend.
Siya ay hinihingi ang tawag mula sa kanyang kaibigan.
Requesting to obtain something from another.
Are you asking for help from other people?
Hinihingi mo ba ang tulong ng ibang tao?

Common Phrases and Expressions

I am asking for your help.
I need help from you.
Hinihingi ko ang iyong tulong.
The body is asking for rest.
The body needs rest.
Hinihingi ng katawan ang pahinga.

Related Words

to request
A verb meaning to carry out the process of asking.
humiling

Slang Meanings

asking for something
I'm asking for your cellphone, please hand it over.
Hinihingi ko na ang cellphone mo, pakibigay na.
making requests or demands
They're making so many requests to me, that's why I don't know what to answer.
Ang dami niyang imbuntong sa akin, kaya 'di ko na alam kung anong isasagot.
someone who keeps asking
It's like he's always asking, he wants to know so much about my life.
Parang siya lagi hinihingi, ang dami niyang gustong malaman sa buhay ko.