Humiga (en. To lie down)

/huˈmiɡa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
an action of lying down or sitting
He lay down on the bed after a long day.
Humiga siya sa kama matapos ang mahabang araw.
the action of positioning the body horizontally
Due to fatigue, he lay down on the floor.
Dahil sa pagod, humiga siya sa sahig.

Etymology

root word: 'higa'

Common Phrases and Expressions

lie down beside
to position oneself horizontally next to someone or something
humiga sa tabi

Related Words

lie down
consideration of the body's position in a horizontal orientation.
higa
rest
the act of taking time off to relax or recharge.
pahinga

Slang Meanings

To rest or relax as if you have no worries.
Just lie down there and don't think about your problems anymore.
Humiga ka na lang dyan at wag mo nang isipin ang problema mo.
Lying down while engaged in an activity.
He lay down while watching TV so he didn't notice the time.
Humiga siya habang nanonood ng TV kaya di niya namamalayan ang oras.
To give in or surrender in a situation.
It's like he's given up in the fight, he doesn't want to fight anymore.
Parang humiga na siya sa laban, ayaw na lang lumaban.