Humapayhapay (en. To take a nap)

/hʊmˈɑːpəˌhɑːpə/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

Expresses the action of sleeping or resting for a short period.

He took a nap on the sofa after a long and tiring day.

Nag-humapayhapay siya sa sofa matapos ang mahaba at nakakapagod na araw.

Performing an action that reduces fatigue.

He took a nap before studying to clear his mind.

Humapayhapay siya bago mag-aral para kumalma ang isip.

A way to get a brief rest.

Sometimes, taking a nap is better than deep sleep.

Minsan, ang humapayhapay ay mas mainam kaysa sa malalim na tulog.

Take a quick nap

Rest for a bit before continuing your tasks.

Humapayhapay ka muna

rest

A state or action of relaxation or not doing any activity.

pahinga

sleep

A natural state of rest characterized by immobility and reduced consciousness.

tulog

doing something cheesy or being corny

Wow, Mark's jokes are so humapayhapay, I couldn't take it anymore!

Grabe, sobrang humapayhapay yung jokes ni Mark, di ko na nakayanan!

to be true to oneself or not to pretend

You should not humapayhapay, show who you really are.

Dapat huwag kang humapayhapay, ipakita mo kung sino ka talaga.