Paghingal (en. Panting)

pah-HEENG-al

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The condition of rapid and difficult breathing.
He felt panting after running fast.
Naramdaman niya ang paghingal matapos tumakbo ng mabilis.
The state of difficulty in breathing.
Panting is usually a sign of fatigue or illness.
Ang paghingal ay karaniwang senyales ng pagkapagod o sakit.
A natural reaction of the body to physical activity.
After a long exercise, he started to pant.
Pagkatapos ng matagal na ehersisyo, nag-start siya sa paghingal.

Etymology

from the root word 'hinga', meaning exhaling or breathing.

Common Phrases and Expressions

panting occurred
panting happened as a result of physical activity.
nagpaghingal
reached panting
reached the state of panting due to exhaustion.
umabot sa paghingal

Related Words

breath
The process of inhaling and exhaling air in the lungs.
hinga
suffering
The state of experiencing pain or hardship.
paghihirap

Slang Meanings

Hard to breathe
Damn, I'm so tired, that's why I'm getting breathless.
Grabe, pagod na pagod na ako, kaya naman nagiging paghingal ako.
Out of breath
Because I did so much, I feel like I'm out of breath from the chaos.
Kasi sobrang dami ng ginawa ko, parang paghingal na ako sa kakagulo.
Super tired
Wow, my breathing feels like I'm near death, I'm just super tired.
Aba, paghinga ko parang nag-aagaw buhay, sobrang pagod na kasi.