General breathlessness:
* Hingal - This is the most common and direct translation for "breathless."
* Walang hininga - This literally means "without breath" and emphasizes the lack of air.
Breathlessness due to exertion:
* Hirap huminga - This translates to "difficulty breathing" and implies exertion or effort.
* Nahihirapan huminga - This is similar to "hirap huminga" but emphasizes the feeling of being overwhelmed.
Breathlessness due to excitement or emotion:
* Kinikilig - This word is specifically used for the feeling of excitement or butterflies in the stomach.
* Natatakot - This means "scared" and can also be used for the feeling of breathlessness due to fear.
Breathlessness due to illness or injury:
* Walang hangin - This literally means "without air" and can be used in cases of asthma or other respiratory illnesses.
* Nahihirapan huminga - This can also be used in cases of illness or injury, as it emphasizes the difficulty in breathing.
The most appropriate translation will depend on the context of your sentence.