Meaning of paingás-íngas

paingás-íngas

Hiligaynon

To show a desire or liking for, betray eagerness for, to be full of hope or longing, to stand by with wishful (wistful) eyes in the hope of receiving an invitation, gift, etc. Sang paghágad ko kay Hosé nga magupúd sa ákon pakádto sa Ilóngílong nagapaingás-íngas si Pédro. When I invited José to go with (accompany) me to Iloilo, Pedro stood by with longing eyes (expecting an invitation too). (see pahangín).