From root: hina
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nanghina
nang-hi-NA
felt weak
Present (Incomplete)
nanghihina
nang-hi-hi-NA
is feeling weak
Future (Contemplated)
manghihina
mang-hi-hi-NA
will feel weak
Usage Note
Manghina is used when describing a sudden or gradual loss of physical or emotional strength, often due to illness, fatigue, or shocking news. It implies a state of becoming weak or losing energy rather than just being weak by nature.
Examples
" Nanghihina ako ngayon. "
Natural Translation
I feel weak today.
Literal Translation
Feel-weak I today.
" Ayaw kong manghina ang katawan ko. "
Natural Translation
I don't want my body to feel weak.
Literal Translation
Not-want I feel-weak the body my.
" Nanghihina ako tuwing umaga dahil hindi ako nakakatulog nang maayos kapag maraming iniisip. "
Natural Translation
I feel weak every morning because I can't sleep properly when I have a lot on my mind.
Literal Translation
Feel-weak I every morning because not I can-sleep of proper when many being-thought.
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