Manghingi (en. To ask for)

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Synonyms

Asking for help or favors from others, often with no worth of their own.

Mark is always asking for money, even though he has nothing to give in return.

Laging manghingi ng pera si Mark, kahit wala naman siyang maibigay na kapalit.

Stating a need as if it's a favor owed.

Like asking for food and saying, 'Sister, it's my birthday today!'

Yung tipong manghingi ka ng pagkain, sabay sabing, 'Ate, birthday ko kasi ngayon!'

Asking with a hint of crying or pleading.

Just ask for help from brother, he seems nice enough.

Manghingi ka na lang ng tulong kay kuya, mukhang mabait naman siya.