Naghihingalo (en. Dying)

naghihingalo

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To be in a state of nearing death.
He fell and is now dying in the hospital.
Siya ay nahulog at ngayon ay naghihingalo sa ospital.
Calamity or health decline causing extreme suffering.
In the midst of the disaster, many people are dying from lack of care.
Sa gitna ng sakuna, maraming tao ang naghihingalo mula sa kakulangan sa pangangalaga.

Etymology

from the root word 'hingalo' meaning 'near death' or 'on the brink of death'

Common Phrases and Expressions

He/She is dying
Near death
Naghihingalo na siya

Related Words

hingalo
The state of being on the brink of death.
hingalo
kamatayan
The end of life.
kamatayan

Slang Meanings

worried or experiencing serious problems
Because of his debts, he seems to be on the verge of collapse now.
Dahil sa dami ng utang niya, parang naghihingalo siya ngayon.
struggling or on the brink of failure
Their business is really on its last legs when it comes to sales.
Yung negosyo nila, naghihingalo na talaga sa mga benta.
about to give out or lose its energy
Your gadget is on its last legs. It needs to be replaced.
Yung gadget mo, naghihingalo na. Kailangan na ng palitan.