Hilata (en. Stretch)

hi-la-ta

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A style of stretching commonly done during relaxation.
He stretched out on the sofa while reading a book.
Nag-hilata siya sa sofa habang nagbabasa ng libro.
The action of stretching the body or a part of it.
He started to stretch to relax his muscles.
Nagsimula siyang mag-hilata upang ma-relax ang kanyang mga kalamnan.
A process of elongating or stretching muscles.
Stretching is important before exercising to avoid injury.
Mahalaga ang hilata bago mag-ehersisyo para maiwasan ang pinsala.

Etymology

Originating from the word 'hilat' which refers to the process of stretching or twisting the body.

Common Phrases and Expressions

body stretch
An action of stretching or relaxing the entire body.
hilata ng katawan

Related Words

tight stretch
A type of stretching typically done to relieve tension in the muscles.
mahigpit na hilat
simple stretch
An easy form of stretching that can be done anywhere.
simpleng hilat

Slang Meanings

super tired or sleepy
Wow, after training, I'm totally sprawled on the sofa.
Grabe, after ng training, hilata na ako sa sopa.
doing nothing, just lying around
What are you doing? You look like you're just sprawled out there!
Anong ginagawa mo? Parang hilata ka lang diyan!
relaxing or chilling
It's the weekend, so me and the crew are just chilling at home.
Weekend na, kaya hilata lang kami ng tropa sa bahay.