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catch one's breath in Tagalog

suminghap

catch one's breath in Tagalog: suminghap, maghabol ng hininga. In English, catch one's breath means to take a break, or rest while doing a strenuous activity, so that one's breathing becomes easier.

Tagalog words for catch one's breath

to take a break, or rest while doing a strenuous activity
suminghap, maghabol ng hininga

English meaning of catch one's breath

  1. verb To take a break, or rest while doing a strenuous activity, so that one's breathing becomes easier.
  2. verb To take in a breath sharply and hold it, usually in reaction to a sudden shock, or surprise.

Full definition of catch one's breath

catch one's breath in a sentence

  • They stood for a moment at the end of the set to catch their breath before resuming play.
  • John caught his breath when he saw the bottle rolling unstoppably towards the opposite edge of the table.

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Questions about catch one's breath in Tagalog

What is the meaning of catch one's breath in Tagalog?
Catch one's breath in Tagalog is suminghap, maghabol ng hininga.
Ano ang catch one's breath sa Tagalog?
Catch one's breath: suminghap, maghabol ng hininga.
What does catch one's breath mean in English?
Catch one's breath means to take a break, or rest while doing a strenuous activity, so that one's breathing becomes easier.

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