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    Magpahingi (en. Ask for)

    /maɡ.pahɪŋ.ɡi/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    An act of requesting something.
    Please ask for water at the store.
    Magpahingi ka ng tubig sa tindahan.
    Requesting help or service from another person.
    He will ask for help from his teacher.
    Magpahingi siya ng tulong sa kanyang guro.
    Requesting a favor or desire.
    You can ask a favor from Maria.
    Magpahingi ka ng pabor kay Maria.

    Etymology

    A combined word from 'pahingi' meaning 'to ask for' and 'mag-' which is a prefix indicating an action.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Ask for help
    Requesting help from others.
    Magpahingi ng tulong
    Ask for food
    Requesting food from another person or place.
    Magpahingi ng pagkain

    Related Words

    request
    A noun referring to the item being asked for.
    pahingi
    to ask
    A verb meaning to request or inquire.
    hingi

    Slang Meanings

    to ask for something
    Can you ask for some water, I'm really thirsty.
    Magpahingi ka naman ng tubig, ang uhaw na ako.
    can I borrow/have
    Can I have a stick of ice from you.
    Pahingi ng isang stick ng yelo sa iyo.
    it's better to ask than to take
    They say, it's better to ask than to take, just give it a try!
    Sabi nila, daig ng matibay ang magpahingi, subukan mo lang!