Paghingi (en. Request)
pa-ging-i
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The act of asking or receiving something.
Asking for help from friends is important in times of need.
Ang paghingi ng tulong mula sa mga kaibigan ay mahalaga sa oras ng pangangailangan.
A formal process of requesting information or services.
Requesting information from the office should be done properly and formally.
Ang paghingi ng impormasyon sa opisina ay dapat na maayos at pormal.
The act of receiving something that is offered or given.
Asking for help is not a sign of weakness, but an act of strength.
Ang paghingi ng tulong ay hindi isang tanda ng kahinaan, kundi isang kilos ng katatagan.
Common Phrases and Expressions
asking for forgiveness
A process of seeking forgiveness.
paghingi ng tawad
asking for help
A way to obtain support or assistance from others.
paghingi ng tulong
Related Words
ask
The root word meaning 'to ask' or 'to request.'
hingi
request
A synonym in English that describes the same concept of asking.
request
Slang Meanings
Request or begging
Hey, just asking for help isn't bad!
Uy, paghingi lang ng tulong, hindi masama yan!
Short on resources
Why do you seem to ask him for everything? Are you short on resources?
Bakit parang lahat nalang paghingi mo sa kanya? Kulang ka ba sa yaman?
Begging
Nice way to call those asking on the corner, they're just begging.
Ganda ng tawag sa mga nagpaghingi sa kanto, mga palimos lang talaga.