hingi
hingî with stress marks
request; ask for
Usage Note
Hingi is used when requesting something without the expectation of returning it, distinct from hiram (to borrow). It is frequently paired with the polite particle po when asking favors from elders or figures of authority.
Examples
" Hingi po ako ng tubig. "
Natural Translation
May I please ask for some water.
Literal Translation
Request polite I of water.
" Hingi lang ako ng kaunting tubig. "
Natural Translation
I am just asking for a little water.
Literal Translation
Request only I of little water.
" Bago siya umalis, may isang huling hingi siya sa kaniyang mga magulang bilang basbas sa kaniyang paglalakbay. "
Natural Translation
Before he left, he had one last request from his parents as a blessing for his journey.
Literal Translation
Before he leave, has one last request he to his parents as blessing on his journey.
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