Humingi (en. To ask)

hu-ming-i

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of requesting or asking for something from others.
He asked for help from his friends.
Humingi siya ng tulong sa kanyang mga kaibigan.
A way of expressing a need or desire.
She asked for permission before leaving.
Humingi siya ng pahintulot bago umalis.
Requesting information or explanation from another person.
I asked the teacher for information about the assignment.
Humingi ako ng impormasyon sa guro tungkol sa takdang-aralin.

Etymology

From the word 'hingi' meaning 'to request' or 'to ask for'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to ask for help
to request assistance
humingi ng tulong
to ask for permission
to request approval
humingi ng pahintulot

Related Words

request
A word that refers to the act of asking.
hingi
aspiration
Something that is expected to be obtained or achieved, usually as a result of asking.
inaasam

Slang Meanings

asking for something
Juan asked his friends for help.
Humingi ng tulong si Juan sa mga kaibigan niya.
the one who requests
That requester who asked for forgiveness suddenly disappeared.
Yung humingi ng tawad sa amin, biglang nawala.