Filipino · Nature & Environment
hangin
Wind; air
Beginnernoun
Definition
Moving air; also the air itself.
Example
Malakas ang hangin sa tabing-dagat.
The wind is strong by the sea.
Etymology
'Hangin' is derived from the Proto-Malayo-Polynesian '*hanʔin', which means 'air' or 'wind'. The term has evolved through historical semantic changes in Filipino languages.
How & Where It’s Used
'Hangin' is a part of everyday speech in both informal and formal settings, often used in weather discussions and environmental descriptions.