langhap
langháp with stress marks
inhaling; to inhale
Usage Note
Langhap describes a deliberate, conscious inhalation — breathing in an aroma, fresh air, or a scent. It is used both practically (inhaling medicine vapours) and poetically (breathing in the sea air). The related form 'sumlanghap' or 'ilanghap' appears in guided relaxation and poetic descriptions of the senses.
Examples
" Sarap ng langhap ng kape. "
Natural Translation
The smell of the coffee is wonderful.
Literal Translation
Delicious of-the inhaling of coffee.
" Masarap ang langhap ng sariwang hangin. "
Natural Translation
The inhaling of fresh air is nice.
Literal Translation
Delicious the inhaling of fresh air.
" Tuwing umaga, hinihinto ko muna ang lakad para humanga sa langhap ng sariwang hangin mula sa dagat. "
Natural Translation
Every morning, I pause my walk for a moment to take in the smell of the fresh air from the sea.
Literal Translation
Every morning, stop I first the walk to admire in inhaling of fresh air from sea.
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