Hintayin (en. Wait)

/hinˈtaɪn/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

To perform an action emphasizing the waiting for something or someone.

Wait for me at the corner before we leave.

Hintayin mo ako sa kanto bago tayo umalis.

To linger without doing anything with the hope that someone will arrive or something will happen.

Let's wait for his call before we decide.

Hintayin natin ang kanyang tawag bago tayo magdesisyon.

To wait for an opportunity or whatever is anticipated.

Wait for the right moment before you act.

Hintayin ang tamang pagkakataon bago ka kumilos.

Wait for me

A statement asking someone to wait.

Hintayin mo ako

Wait for the result

A reminder to wait for the outcome of something.

Hintayin ang resulta

wait

The action of waiting that shows patience.

hintay

wait

In most dialects, a short or popular version of 'hintayin'.

ntay

Come on, just wait for it.

Wait for me in front of the mall, I'll be there soon.

Hintayin mo 'ko sa harap ng mall, darating na ako.

We'll wait, it feels like a scene in a drama.

It feels like it took you forever to arrive, I've been waiting for an hour.

Parang ang tagal mo namang dumating, nag-hintay na ako ng isang oras.