From root: hangin
Usage Note
Pahangin refers to the act of letting air circulate in a room or exposing something to the wind to dry or freshen it.
Examples
" Magandang magpahangin sa umaga. "
Natural Translation
It's nice to get some fresh air in the morning.
Literal Translation
Good to-air at morning.
" Magandang magpahangin sa gabi. "
Natural Translation
It is nice to get some fresh air in the evening.
Literal Translation
Good to get fresh air in the evening.
" Pagkatapos maglaba, ibinilad ko ang mga kumot sa bakuran para mabigyan ng sapat na pahangin bago tiklupin. "
Natural Translation
After doing the laundry, I hung the blankets out in the yard to give them enough airing before folding them.
Literal Translation
After do-laundry, hung-out I the blankets at yard so be-given of enough airing before fold.
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