Respirasyon (en. Respiration)

res-pi-ra-syon

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The process of taking in oxygen and releasing carbon dioxide from the body.
Respiration is essential for human health.
Mahalaga ang respirasyon para sa kalusugan ng tao.
The breathing that occurs in organisms.
The respiration of animals differs from that of humans.
Ang respirasyon ng mga hayop ay naiiba sa mga tao.
A primary process in the metabolism of cells.
A proper balance of nutrients is needed for effective respiration in cells.
Kailangan ang tamang balanse ng nutrients para sa epektibong respirasyon sa mga selula.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin word 'respiratio', meaning breathing.

Common Phrases and Expressions

deep respiration
A method of breathing that aims to intake more oxygen.
malalim na respirasyon

Related Words

oxygen
An element essential for the process of respiration.
oxiheno
carbon dioxide
The gas that is a byproduct of respiration.
carbon dioxide

Slang Meanings

Breath
It seems like you're having a hard time breathing, so you need to rest.
Parang nahihirapan kang mag-respirasyon, kaya kailangan mo ng magpahinga.
A short pause or break to breathe
Come on, let's take a breather outside to breathe properly.
Tara, mag-breather muna tayo sa labas para huminga ng maayos.
To hold one’s breath
After getting really tired, I held my breath to get back in the game.
Nang sobrang pagod, nag-kumapit sa hininga ako para makabalik sa laro.