From root: hingi
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
humingi
hu-MI-ngi
asked for
Present (Incomplete)
humihingi
hu-mi-HI-ngi
asking for
Future (Contemplated)
hihingi
hi-HI-ngi
will ask for
Usage Note
Humingi is used when directly requesting something from another person, often necessitating a polite tone to maintain "pakikisama" (social harmony).
Examples
" Humingi ako ng tubig. "
Natural Translation
I asked for water.
Literal Translation
Asked I of water.
" Kailangan mong humingi ng tulong. "
Natural Translation
You need to ask for help.
Literal Translation
Need you ask for of help.
" Nahihiya akong humingi ng pera sa kaibigan ko kahit alam kong tutulungan niya ako. "
Natural Translation
I'm embarrassed to ask my friend for money even though I know he would help me.
Literal Translation
Embarrassed I to-ask of money to friend my even though know I will-help he me.
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