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    Hintay (en. Wait)

    /hinˈtaj/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    An action meaning to not act at a specific time.
    Wait for me outside.
    Hintayin mo ako sa labas.
    Indicates paying attention to a situation or person expected to arrive.
    Wait for my call.
    Maghintay ka sa tawag ko.
    A state of waiting for a specific outcome or event.
    We need to wait for his decision.
    Kailangan nating hintayin ang kanyang desisyon.

    Etymology

    Tagalog term derived from native roots.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    wait for me
    a statement asking someone to wait.
    hintayin mo ako
    let's wait for the right time
    a statement suggesting waiting for the right opportunity.
    hintayin natin ang tamang panahon

    Related Words

    waiting
    the process of accepting time without actual action.
    paghintay
    arrival
    the act of arriving or going to a place.
    pagdating

    Slang Meanings

    Just wait
    Wait, I'm already here.
    Hintay, nandito na ako.
    Just wait
    Just wait, that will come too.
    Hintay lang, darating din 'yan.
    Just a moment
    Wait, I'm just in a situation.
    Hintay, may kinaroroonan lang ako.