Manghingi (en. To ask for)
None
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
An action of asking or wishing to obtain something from others.
Ask for help from your teacher if you are having difficulties.
Manghingi ka ng tulong sa iyong guro kung nahihirapan ka.
To request something that is not yours.
He will ask for forgiveness from his friend.
Manghingi siya ng kapatawaran sa kanyang kaibigan.
The act of requesting or asking for information.
Request information from the receptionist if needed.
Manghingi ng impormasyon sa receptionist kung kinakailangan.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to ask for help
to request support needed from others
manghingi ng tulong
to ask for data
to request information or figures
manghingi ng datos
Related Words
request
Something that is asked for or desired.
hiling
request
A formal inquiry or request for something.
kahilingan
Slang Meanings
Asking for help or favors from others, often with no worth of their own.
Mark is always asking for money, even though he has nothing to give in return.
Laging manghingi ng pera si Mark, kahit wala naman siyang maibigay na kapalit.
Stating a need as if it's a favor owed.
Like asking for food and saying, 'Sister, it's my birthday today!'
Yung tipong manghingi ka ng pagkain, sabay sabing, 'Ate, birthday ko kasi ngayon!'
Asking with a hint of crying or pleading.
Just ask for help from brother, he seems nice enough.
Manghingi ka na lang ng tulong kay kuya, mukhang mabait naman siya.