Ihimatong (en. To place gently)
/iˈhimatɔŋ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
An action that demonstrates the careful and gentle placing of an object in a specific location.
Gently place the book on the table.
Ihimatong mo ang libro sa mesa nang maingat.
Delivery of an object to a location in a careful manner.
Place the flowers in the vase carefully so that it won't break.
Ihimatong ang mga bulaklak sa vase upang hindi ito masira.
The act of placing something while considering its situation or condition.
Align your dream at the right opportunity.
Ihimatong ang iyong pangarap sa tamang pagkakataon.
Etymology
The term 'ihimatong' comes from the root word 'hahon', meaning a careful and gentle placing or delivery.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to place one's heart
To express feelings or love for someone in a careful manner.
ihimatong ang puso
Related Words
hahon
A term that refers to careful actions or behavior.
hahon
Slang Meanings
Lying or avoiding the truth.
It's like you just ihimatong what you heard, there's no truth to it.
Para bang ihimatong mo lang ang narinig mo, walang katotohanan.
Only admitting or being truthful at the very end.
But when he was asked, he only ihimatong his answers.
Ngunit nang tinanong siya, ihimatong lang ang mga sagot niya.