Higa (en. Lie down)

hi-ga

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The state of being in a lying position.
His lying position is peaceful and quiet.
Ang higa niya ay mahimbing at tahimik.
verb
To place the body in a lying position.
Lie down and rest.
Higa ka na at magpahinga.
To perform the action of lying down.
He lay down on the bed when he ran out of strength.
Higa siya sa kama nang maubos ang kanyang lakas.

Etymology

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Common Phrases and Expressions

Lie down properly
Lie down in the right position for comfort.
Higa nang maayos

Related Words

bed
A place where one lies down, such as a bed or mattress.
higaan

Slang Meanings

To rest or sleep as if there's no tomorrow.
I just want to lie down here, I'm so tired from work.
Parang gusto ko nang higa na lang dito, pagod na pagod na ako sa trabaho.
To relax or neglect responsibilities.
I don't want to study right now, I'll just lie down here on the sofa.
Ayoko na munang mag-aral, higa na lang ako dito sa sofa.
A quick rest to recharge.
Come on, let's lie down and recharge before we hang out again.
Tara, higa na tayo, mag-recharge tayo bago magkasama ulit.