Humihingal (en. Panting)

/hu.mi.hing.al/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of breathing quickly and heavily.
He was panting after running fast.
Siya'y humihingal matapos tumakbo ng mabilis.
A sign of exhaustion or shock.
She was panting due to intense fear.
Humihingal siya dahil sa matinding takot.
An action that typically occurs when a person is exercising.
He started panting while playing basketball.
Nagsimula na siyang humihingal habang nagbabasketball.

Etymology

derived from the root word 'hinga' meaning 'breath' or 'to breathe'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

panting from exhaustion
Showing signs of intense fatigue.
humihingal sa pagod
panting due to fear
Showing signs of shock or fear.
humihingal dahil sa takot

Related Words

breath
The process of taking air into the lungs and exhaling it.
hinga
fatigue
A state of exhaustion or tiredness.
pagod

Slang Meanings

tired or struggling
Wow, I'm already panting after just 10 minutes of jogging.
Grabe, humihingal na ako pagkatapos ng 10 minutong jog.
impatient or frustrated
I'm getting impatient waiting for him, what is he doing?
Humihingal na ako sa kakahintay sa kanya, ano bang ginagawa niya?
overwhelmed with emotion, almost panting from joy or sadness
When I saw him, I was panting from so much happiness!
Nang makita ko siya, humihingal ako sa sobrang saya!