From root: hinga
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
inihinga
i-ni-hi-NGA
vented or breathed out
Present (Incomplete)
inihihinga
i-ni-hi-hi-NGA
venting or breathing out
Future (Contemplated)
ihihinga
i-hi-hi-NGA
will vent or breathe out
Usage Note
Ihinga is used when describing the act of venting pent-up emotions or frustrations to someone else for relief. It is most commonly heard in the phrase 'ihinga ang sama ng loob,' referring to the emotional decompression of sharing one's burdens.
Examples
" Ihinga mo ang sama ng loob mo. "
Natural Translation
Vent your resentment.
Literal Translation
Vent you the bad of heart your.
" Kailangan mong ihinga ang sama ng loob mo. "
Natural Translation
You need to vent your bad feelings.
Literal Translation
Need you vent the bad of heart your.
" Kapag mabigat ang loob mo, maganda kung may kaibigan kang maaaring ihingahan ng iyong mga alalahanin. "
Natural Translation
When you're feeling burdened, it's good to have a friend to whom you can vent your worries.
Literal Translation
When heavy the heart your, good if have friend you-of can vent-to of your worries.
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