Pagpapahangin (en. Ventilation)

/pa.gpa.ha.ngin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The process of introducing fresh air or removing stale air in a place.
Ventilation is important in damp rooms.
Mahalaga ang pagpapahangin sa mga mababahang silid.
The action of enhancing airflow for comfort.
He made ventilation in his office to make employees comfortable.
Nagsagawa siya ng pagpapahangin sa kanyang opisina upang maging komportable ang mga empleyado.
A system used to circulate air.
Our house has a new ventilation to avoid sweating.
May bagong pagpapahangin ang ating tahanan upang maiwasan ang pawis.

Etymology

Root word: 'wind' with prefixes 'pag-' and 'pa-'

Common Phrases and Expressions

need for ventilation
Refers to the necessity of air in a place.
kailangan ng pagpapahangin

Related Words

wind
A natural gas that moves from one place to another, essential for life.
hangin
open
Indicates the state of being not closed or the presence of space.
bukas

Slang Meanings

To act social or pretend to be wealthy.
Young people often go to the mall when they’re just showing off, even if they can't really afford it.
Ang mga kabataan, kapag nagpapahangin, madalas ay nag-aaya sa mall kahit na hindi naman nila afford.
To lie under the sun or outside to soak up some heat.
I joined them to hang out in the park earlier, it was fun!
Sumama ako sa kanila para magpahangin sa park kanina, ang saya!
To rest or relax outside.
We hung out on the terrace while chatting.
Nagpahangin kami sa terasa habang nagkukwentuhan.