hangos
hangós with stress marks
breathless; rush
Usage Note
Hangos describes the state of being breathless from exertion or hurry, and by extension the act of rushing or being in a frenzy. 'Hangos na hangos' emphasizes extreme breathlessness. It is used to describe someone who has been running or is in a frantic hurry.
Examples
" Hangos na hangos siya. "
Natural Translation
He is completely out of breath.
Literal Translation
Breathless very he/she.
" Isang malaking hangos ang ginawa niya. "
Natural Translation
He/She did a big rush.
Literal Translation
A big that rush the did he/she.
" Hangos na dumating si Maria sa opisina matapos tumakbo mula sa istasyon dahil natulog siya nang sobra kaninang umaga. "
Natural Translation
Maria arrived at the office breathless after running from the station because she had overslept this morning.
Literal Translation
Breathless that arrived Maria at office after run from the station because slept she that over earlier morning.
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