Guminhawa (en. To feel relief)

/ɡumɪnˈhawa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Reflects the action of feeling comfort or relief.
After a long day at work, he felt relief by resting.
Matapos ang mahabang araw ng trabaho, nakaramdam siya ng guminhawa sa pamamagitan ng pahinga.
A process of transition from uncomfortable to comfortable.
His struggles led him to feel relief after his success.
Ang kanyang mga paghihirap ay nagdulot sa kanya ng guminhawa matapos ang kanyang tagumpay.

Etymology

derived from the word 'hawa' meaning 'to be comfortable'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

like feeling relief
feeling lighter
parang guminhawa

Related Words

relief
A state of comfort or ease.
ginhawa
comfort
State of enjoyment or pleasure in something.
layaw

Slang Meanings

to chill or relax
You just need to chill to get rid of your problems.
Kelangan mo lang mag-gumiya para mawala ang mga problems mo.
to take it easy or enjoy life
Alright, let's just take it easy later, no thinking involved.
Sige, buhay-buhay lang tayo mamaya, hindi na mag-iisip.
you know what to do to lighten up
Do you want to relax? You know what to do.
Gusto mo bang guminhawa? Alam mo na ang dapat gawin.