Hilot (en. Traditional massage)

/ˈhɪlɒt/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of massage traditionally used by Filipinos.

Hilot is usually done to relieve body pain.

Ang hilot ay karaniwang ginagawa upang mapagaan ang pananakit ng katawan.

An art of healing that often uses traditional methods.

Hilot practitioners often incorporate herbal remedies in their treatments.

Ang mga hilot ay may kasamang mga herbal na gamot sa kanilang paggamot.

A ceremony performed as part of traditional healing.

In some cultures, hilot is an important part of the healing ritual.

Sa ilang kultura, ang hilot ay isang mahalagang bahagi ng ritwal ng pagpapagaling.

From the root word 'hilot' meaning 'to massage or treat through massage'.

Eating hilot

A way of taking care of oneself through massage.

Pagkain ng hilot

masseuse

A person who administers hilot or massage to others.

masahista

medicine

Administration using medicine along with hilot.

gamot

Massage or body care using traditional methods.

I had a hilot to relieve my body pain after a long day.

Nagpag-hilot ako para maalis ang sakit ng katawan ko matapos ang mahabang araw.

Like a 'recharge' or refreshing one's self.

I need a hilot from Grandma to refresh and relax.

Kailangan ko ng hilot kay Lola para ma-refresh at makapag-relax.

Return to the old self or crossing over to a happier state.

As long as there's a hilot, my smile will surely come back.

Basta may hilot, siguradong babalik ang ngiti ko.

A common task of elders in the provinces.

In the past, hilot was what elders called taking care of the sick.

Dati rati, hilot ang tawag sa mga matanda na nag-aalaga ng mga may sakit.