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    Pahingi (en. Please)

    /paˈhiŋɪ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A statement that requests something.
    Please ask for water.
    Pahingi ng tubig, please.
    The act of requesting or asking.
    His request for help was promptly answered.
    Ang pahingi niya ng tulong ay agad naming sinagot.

    Etymology

    From the word 'hingi' meaning 'to ask for' combined with the prefix 'pa-' indicating a request.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Request for help
    Calling for support or assistance.
    Pahingi ng tulong
    Request for food
    Asking for something to eat.
    Pahingi ng pagkain

    Related Words

    ask
    The action of obtaining or receiving something from others.
    hingi
    transfer
    The process of moving something from one person or group to another.
    salin

    Slang Meanings

    Just ask for it
    Need help, I’ll just ask them for food.
    Pahingi ng tulong, hingi na lang ako ng pagkain sa kanila.
    Just embrace it
    Need money, just embrace my salary.
    Pahingi ng pera, yakapin mo na lang ang sahod ko.
    Even just a pack
    Need sugar from me, even just a pack.
    Pahingi ng asukal sa akin, kahit isang pakete lang.