Ayuno (en. Fast)

a-yu-no

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A condition of not eating or drinking for a set period of time.
Fasting is done as part of spiritual rituals.
Ang ayuno ay isinasagawa bilang bahagi ng mga espiritwal na ritwal.
A period of fasting observed in religions or diets.
During Ramadan, many people fast from dawn until sunset.
Sa panahon ng Ramadan, maraming tao ang nag-aayuno mula sa agahan hanggang sa takipsilim.

Etymology

Spanish - ayuno

Common Phrases and Expressions

Ramadan fasting
A fast observed by Muslims during the month of Ramadan.
ayuno ng Ramadan
medical fasting
Fasting done for medical purposes before tests or surgery.
medikal na ayuno

Related Words

sacrifice
The act of giving up or renouncing one's own pleasure for a higher purpose.
pagsasakripisyo
diet
A particular eating plan followed for health or weight loss purposes.
diet

Slang Meanings

Fasting or to hold off from eating, often in a casual or humorous way.
I feel like I'm fasting while my classmates are having fun at the buffet.
Para akong ayuno, ang saya naman ng mga kaklase ko sa buffet.
A trendy detox phase, usually among health-conscious people.
My friend said we should fast to look healthy on Instagram.
Sabi ng tropa ko, mag-ayuno daw kami para magmukhang healthy sa Instagram.
A way to complain about being hungry without actually meaning to fast.
This project is taking so long, I feel like I've been fasting from hunger!
Ang tagal ng project, parang nag-ayuno na ako sa gutom!