Himlay (en. Rest)

him-lay

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A state of peace or inactivity, usually referring to sleeping or resting.
He needs to rest and lie down on his bed.
Kailangan niyang magpahinga at maghimlay sa kanyang kama.
The place where the dead are buried or placed in their final resting place.
His grandmother is resting in the cemetery near their house.
Ang kanyang lola ay nakahimlay sa sementeryo malapit sa kanilang bahay.

Common Phrases and Expressions

heroes' resting place
A place where heroes are buried and honored.
himlayan ng mga bayani
rest on the ground
Sleeping on or resting on the ground.
himlay sa lupa

Related Words

resting place
A place or state of rest or quiet.
pahingahan
tomb
A place where the dead are buried.
libingan

Slang Meanings

regret or longing in life
I might just lie awake in the early hours, thinking of the things I haven't done.
Baka himlay na lang ako tuwing madaling araw sa pamamagitan ng pag-iisip ng mga hindi ko nagawa.
rest or finding peace
I need some peace of mind; I’ve been going through a lot.
Kailangan ko ng himlay sa isip ko, ang dami kong pinagdaraanan.
somewhat feeling blue or the fate of unfortunate events
When he's around, everything feels like a drag.
Kapag siya ang nasa paligid, parang himlay na lang ang lahat.