Pagsisinghap (en. Breathing)

/pæg.siŋ.hæp/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A process of taking air into the lungs through the nose or mouth.
Breathing is essential for our health.
Ang pagsisinghap ay mahalaga sa ating kalusugan.
A way of expressing emotion or feeling through deep breaths.
He breathes deeply to calm himself amid the stress.
Nagsisinghap siya upang kalmahin ang kanyang sarili sa gitna ng stress.

Etymology

From the word 'singa' meaning to breathe deeply.

Common Phrases and Expressions

deep breathing
A deep inhale to relax or find joy.
malalim na pagsisinghap

Related Words

exhalation
The process of expelling air from the body after inhalation.
paghininga

Slang Meanings

Asking for help or complaining to someone else.
From exhaustion, there are times when he starts to gasp for help.
Sa sobrang pagod niya, may mga pagkakataong siya'y nagsisipagsinghap na para humingi ng tulong.
Occasional behavior or attitude that lacks strength.
When he gets shocked, he often gasps in fear.
Kapag siya'y nabigla, madalas siyang nagsisinghap sa takot.
Gasping or breathing heavily from overwhelming emotions.
She gasped with joy upon seeing her friends.
Nagsisinghap siya sa tuwa nang makita ang kanyang mga kaibigan.