Paghihingasing (en. Gasping)

pa-ghi-hi-ngas-ing

Meaning & Definition

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verb

The act of inhaling air suddenly or vigorously.

Due to extreme fatigue, he struggled to contain his gasping after running fast.

Dahil sa labis na pagod, siya ay nagpipigil ng paghihingasing matapos tumakbo ng mabilis.

A way of expressing the need for air.

His gasping indicates his shock at the situation.

Ang kanyang paghihingasing ay nagpapakita ng kanyang pagkasindak sa sitwasyon.

A brief wheezing of air that often becomes a symptom of shortage of air.

The child's gasping heightened her mother's fear.

Ang paghihingasing ng bata ay nagpalala ng takot ng kanyang ina.

from the root word 'hinga' with the prefix 'pag-' and 'hi' meaning producing sound while breathing.

gasping in pain

indicating extreme fatigue or pain.

paghihingasing sa hirap

breath

the act of speaking or voice with breath.

hinga

constriction

the condition of difficulty in breathing.

sikip

Inhaling smoke or smoke from a cigarette.

Wow, it’s like she was smoking outside last night.

Grabe, parang naghihingas siya kagabi sa pagyoyosi sa labas.

Being all over the place or shaking.

The neighbor is so noisy, it's like their house is always shaking.

Napakaingay ng kapitbahay, parang palaging naghihingas ang bahay nila.

Quick movements or rushing.

Bro, we both were striding quickly while hiking up the mountain.

Ang mami pareho tayong naghihingas sa pag-akyat sa bundok.