Lumanghap (en. To inhale)
/luːmaŋhap/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
An action of taking air from outside into the lungs.
Before he started his training, he took a deep breath to relax.
Bago siya nag-umpisa ng kanyang pagsasanay, siya ay lumanghap ng malalim upang makapagpahinga.
The process of allowing air to enter the body through the nose or mouth.
The correct way to inhale is important while exercising.
Mahalaga ang tamang paraan ng lumanghap habang nag-eehersisyo.
Taking air to obtain oxygen.
In stressful situations, you need to breathe slowly to calm yourself.
Sa mga sitwasyon ng pag-aalala, kailangan mong lumanghap ng dahan-dahan upang kalmadohin ang sarili.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to take a deep breath
To take air in a deeper way, often for calming or training purposes.
lumanghap ng malalim
Related Words
anghap
The act of catching or taking in air from the outside.
anghap
huminga
An action of exhaling and inhaling air from the lungs.
huminga
Slang Meanings
a thrifty way to get attention
He just took a deep breath to get crush's attention.
Lumanghap lang siya para makuha yung atensyon ni crush.
admitting feelings indirectly
He's deliberately doing that deep breath to let X know he likes him.
Sinasadya niya yung lumanghap para malaman ni X na may gusto siya.
a covert expression of feelings
His deep breath seems to say he's going through something.
Yung lumanghap niya parang nagsasabi na may pinagdadaanan siya.