Haltakin (en. To stop)

hal-ta-kin

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb that means 'to stop' or 'to cut off something.'
Stop the machine to prevent it from breaking.
Haltakin ang makina upang hindi ito masira.
The act of stopping or hindering something.
Stop the conversation if it’s no longer helpful.
Haltakin mo ang usapan kung hindi na ito nakakatulong.
The involvement of a person or thing in the process of stopping.
You need to stop yourself before you continue.
Kailangan mo munang haltakin ang iyong sarili bago ka magpatuloy.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'halta' meaning 'to perform' and 'kin' which indicates action.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Stop everything
To stop everything that is being done.
Haltakin ang lahat

Related Words

stop
A verb that also means to halt.
stop
pause
A word similar to haltakin with the desire to stop something.
tigil

Slang Meanings

Don't worry.
Just chill, we got this!
Haltakin mo lang, kaya natin 'to!
Just relax.
Take it easy, we're just hanging out here.
Haltakin mo na, chill lang tayo dito.
Just chill out.
When you're tired, just take a break.
Kapag napagod ka, haltakin mo lang.