Pagsanghap (en. Inhalation)

/pag-sang-hap/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The process of taking air into the lungs.
Athletes must be efficient in their inhalation while running.
Ang mga atleta ay dapat na mahusay sa kanilang pagsanghap ng hangin sa pagtakbo.
The act of breathing in air.
He felt the cool breeze in his inhalation.
Naramdaman niya ang malamig na hangin sa kanyang pagsanghap.
Taking in air necessary for the body's survival.
Inhalation is important for our health.
Mahalaga ang pagsanghap para sa ating kalusugan.

Etymology

Formed from the root word 'sanghap' which means taking in air into the lungs.

Common Phrases and Expressions

inhaling fresh air
Taking in clean and cool air.
pagsanghap ng sariwang hangin

Related Words

inhale
The root word that refers to taking in air or anything.
sanghap
breathing
The process of exhaling and inhaling air into the lungs.
paghinga

Slang Meanings

Admitting or jumping into a mistake.
What happened? It looks like you admitted to your mistake in the exams.
Anong nangyari? Mukhang may pagsanghap ka sa pagkakamali mo sa exams.
Catching or seizing an opportunity.
Wait, it seems like I have caught the right timing to confess to her.
Teka lang, parang may pagsanghap ako sa tamang timing para magtapat sa kanya.