Humango (en. To breathe/exhale)

huˈmaŋɡo

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action performed by a person or animal that relates to the physical activity of breathing in air.
They breathed deeply after a long run.
Sila ay humango nang malalim pagkatapos ng mahabang pagtakbo.
The action of taking air from outside into the lungs.
You need to breathe properly to feel relief.
Kailangan mong humango nang mabuti upang makaramdam ng ginhawa.
Breathing can begin as a reaction to physical exertion or stress.
People often breathe heavily after hard work.
Kadalasan ay humango ang tao matapos ang mabigat na trabaho.

Etymology

originates from the root word 'hangos'

Common Phrases and Expressions

to catch one's breath
to cool off or relax by breathing properly.
humango ng hangin

Related Words

to breathe
The action aimed at taking air into the lungs.
huminga
air
A gas that envelops the Earth essential for the process of breathing.
hangin

Slang Meanings

Act like very energetic or determined.
Wow, she's really working hard at school and sharp-minded too!
Grabe siya, humango talaga sa eskwela at matalas pa sa utak!
To tease or disturb others.
Don't do that, you're just bothering everyone, it's annoying!
Huwag ka riyan, humango ka lang ng humango, nakakainis!
To get involved in something that others don’t like.
It seems like he's involved in the drama again, I want no part of this mess!
Parang humango na naman siya sa drama, ayoko na sa gulo!