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singhot

singhót with stress marks

a sniff; to sniff or sniffle

noun verb sing-HOT Native origin Less Common
Body & Health Senses

Usage Note

Singhot refers to a short, audible inhalation through the nose — either to smell something or as the involuntary sniffling that accompanies crying or a cold. It is used in everyday speech and in emotional narratives to describe someone holding back tears.

Examples

Beginner

" May singhot ang bata. "

Natural Translation

The child has a sniffle.

Literal Translation

Has sniffle the child.

Intermediate

" Narinig ko ang kanyang singhot. "

Natural Translation

I heard his/her sniff.

Literal Translation

Heard I the his/her sniff.

Advanced

" Sa gitna ng kanyang singhot, halos hindi ko maintindihan ang sinasabi niya sa telepono. "

Natural Translation

In the middle of her sniffling, I could barely understand what she was saying on the phone.

Literal Translation

In middle of her sniffle, almost not I understand the saying she on telephone.

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How Tagalog words work

Actor Focus Verbs

suminghot AF VERB

to sniff or sniffle

Object Focus Verbs

singhutin OF VERB

to sniff at it

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