Paghihininga (en. Breath)

pah-gi-hin-i-ngah

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The process of taking air into the lungs and expelling carbon dioxide.
Breathing is an essential part of our life.
Ang paghihininga ay isang mahalagang bahagi ng ating buhay.
The amount of air inhaled and exhaled at one time.
Listen to his breathing, it seems he has a problem.
Makinig ka sa kanyang paghihininga, tila may problema siya.
The state of being alive and the ability to breathe.
Breathing is a sign that he is still alive.
Ang paghihininga ay isang palatandaan na buhay pa siya.

Etymology

from the root word 'hinga'

Common Phrases and Expressions

don't stop breathing
expressing the importance of continuing to live.
huwag huminto sa paghihininga

Related Words

breath
A word that refers to almost the same concept of breathing.
hinga
breathing
The active process of taking in and expelling air.
paghinga

Slang Meanings

breath
I hope I succeed in my breath today.
Sana ay magtagumpay ako sa hininga ko sa araw na ito.
breathing
I need a break, to rest my breathing.
Kailangan ko ng pahinga, para makapagpahinga ang paghinga ko.
respiration
Athletes have fast respiration after the match.
Ang mga atleta ay may mabilis na respirasyon pagkatapos ng laban.