Humingal (en. To gasp)

/huˈmi.ŋal/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of taking in air quickly due to fatigue, fear, or shock.
He gasped deeply after a strenuous run.
Huminga siya ng malalim matapos ang matinding takbuhan.
The sound produced related to quick breathing.
His gasping can be heard throughout the room.
Ang humingal niya ay maririnig sa buong silid.

Etymology

The term 'humingal' comes from the root word 'hinga' which means to take in air.

Common Phrases and Expressions

gasped in fear
happened due to quick breathing caused by fear.
humingal sa takot

Related Words

breath
The process of taking in or expelling air from the lungs.
hinga
gasping
The condition of rapid breathing.
paghingal

Slang Meanings

to breathe deeply or gasp
He gasped with exhaustion after jogging.
Humingal siya nang may kasamang pagod pagkatapos mag-jogging.
feeling deep emotions
When he gasped while telling a story, it felt like he was recalling painful memories.
Nang humingal siya habang nagkukwento, yung parang naaalala ang masakit na alaala.