Napanghingan (en. Impression)

/na.pang.hi.ngan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

The act of receiving an impression or effect from something or someone.

His smile was an impression that brought joy to everyone.

Ang kanyang ngiti ay isang napanghingan na nagbigay ng saya sa lahat.

From the word 'panghihin', which means attempt or desire.

impression

gave an effect or mark

napanghihinan

impression-taking

A process of gathering information from experience or interaction.

panghihin

pitiful, feeling pity

Wow, I felt pity seeing his appearance, like a pet that was just abandoned.

Grabe, napanghingan ako sa itsura niya, parang alaga lang na naiiwan.

neglected, not taken care of

It seems like this house has been neglected, it's such a mess!

Parang napanghingan na ang bahay nilang ito, sobrang gulo!