From root: hangin
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
hinanginan
hi-na-NGI-nan
aired out
Present (Incomplete)
hinahanginan
hi-na-ha-NGI-nan
airing out
Future (Contemplated)
hahanginan
ha-ha-NGI-nan
will air out
Usage Note
Hanginan is used when you want to expose an object, a room, or even a person to a breeze to freshen things up or cool them down. It is commonly applied to household tasks like airing out damp laundry or letting fresh air circulate through a stuffy room.
Examples
" Hanginan mo ang kuwarto. "
Natural Translation
Air out the room.
Literal Translation
Air-out you the room.
" Kailangan mong hanginan ang damit. "
Natural Translation
You need to air out the clothes.
Literal Translation
Need you air-out the clothes.
" Buksan mo ang mga bintana at hanginan natin ang sala habang maaraw pa ngayong umaga. "
Natural Translation
Open the windows and let's air out the living room while it's still sunny this morning.
Literal Translation
Open you the plural window and air-out we the living-room while sunny still this morning.
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