Makahingal (en. Breathless)

ma-ka-hin-gal

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
the state of having difficulty breathing
After intense exercise, he became breathless.
Matapos ang matinding ehersisyo, siya ay naging makahingal.
showing extreme fatigue or shock causing breathlessness
His run left him breathless despite being in good shape.
Ang kanyang takbo ay nakapagpahingal sa kanya sa kabila ng magandang kondisyon.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Breathless running
rapid running that causes breathlessness
Makahingal na takbo
Breathless sadness
overwhelming sadness that takes your breath away
Makahingal na lungkot

Related Words

breathing
the process of breathing which becomes faster due to physical activity or emotion
hingal

Slang Meanings

tired or struggling
Wow, that exam was tough, so tiring!
Grabe, ang hirap ng exam, makahingal!
exhausting situation
So much homework, it's annoying, so exhausting!
Sobrang dami ng homework, nakakainis, makahingal lahat!
stressful
The traffic here in Manila is really exhausting!
Yung traffic dito sa Manila, makahingal talaga!
a lot of effort
I'm trying, but every exam is so exhausting!
Tinatry ko naman, pero bawat exam, makahingal!