Humiling (en. Asking)

hu-mi-ling

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of asking for something or a favor.
He asked for help from his friends.
Humiling siya ng tulong sa kanyang mga kaibigan.
A process of making a request.
Asking for information before making a decision is important.
Ang humiling ng impormasyon bago gumawa ng desisyon ay mahalaga.
The act of rising or calling attention for a request.
He asked for a chance to explain.
Humiling siya ng pagkakataon na magpaliwanag.

Etymology

from the root 'hiling' which means 'to ask.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

asking for help
the need for support or assistance from others.
humiling ng tulong
asking for permission
requesting permission for something.
humiling ng pahintulot

Related Words

hiling
a process of wishing or asking for something.
hiling
kausapin
the act of communicating to request information or help.
kausapin

Slang Meanings

To ask or borrow
Come on, let's ask our friends for help.
Tara, humiling tayo ng tulong sa mga kaibigan natin.
To collect payment
You should ask for payment for your loan.
Dapat humiling ng bayad sa utang mo.
To ask for a favor
He asked for a favor to help him with his assignment.
Humiling siya ng pabor na tulungan siya sa kanyang takdang-aralin.