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.