Pagsingap (en. Sniffing)

/pagsiŋap/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

The act of inhaling air through the nose.

When he saw the flower, he sniffed the pleasant scent.

Nang makita niya ang bulaklak, nag-pagsingap siya ng mabangong amoy.

A method of smelling something with the intention of identifying its scent.

While sniffing, he realized that the food had a bad smell.

Sa pagsingap, naisip niya na may masamang amoy ang pagkain.

Root word: singap

breathing in air

The act of taking air through the nose, commonly done to sense a smell.

pagsingap ng hangin

smell

The sense related to recognizing particular scents or odors from nature.

amoy

Diving or splashing in the water.

He dove into the river and shouted in delight.

Naka-pagsingap siya ng tubig sa ilog kaya sumisigaw siya sa sarap.

Sudden gasp as if feeling drowsy.

The party was fun, but I'm gasping due to the dust.

Ang saya nung party, pero nakaka-pagsingap ako sa hilo ng alikabok.

Yelling to get attention.

I didn’t want to gasp, but I’m just so happy.

Ayoko na sanang magsingap, pero sobrang saya ko lang talaga.