Ihiga (en. To lie down)

/iˈhiga/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

An action of placing the body in a horizontal position on a surface.

Lie down on your bed if you are tired.

Ihiga mo ang iyong sarili sa kama kung pagod ka na.

The act of resting or sleeping.

Sometimes, we need to lie down to rest properly.

Minsan, kailangan nating ihiga ang ating mga sarili upang makapagpahinga nang maayos.

Adjusting the body into a position to rest or sleep.

Lie your hands beside you when you sleep.

Ihiga mo ang iyong mga kamay sa tabi mo kapag natutulog ka.

The word 'ihiga' originates from the root 'higa' meaning 'to sleep' or 'to rest'.

lie oneself down

To go into a position of rest or sleep.

ihiga ang sarili

lie

The root word for 'ihiga' meaning 'to sleep' or 'to rest'.

higa

To rest or sleep.

I'm tired, I'll just lie down.

Napagod na ako, ihiga na lang ako.

To start something relaxing or chill.

Let's drink some cold beer, then lie down on the beach.

Uminom tayo ng malamig na beer, tapos ihiga tayo sa beach.

To relax or unwind.

I need to lie down after a long day.

Kailangan kong mag-ihiga after ng mahabang araw.