Ipahilot (en. To massage)

i-pa-hi-lot

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action describing the act of massaging or manipulating a person's body.
Massage your friend's back to help him relax.
Ipahilot mo ang likod ng iyong kaibigan upang matulungan siyang makarelaks.
Refers to the process of smoothing or alleviating sore parts of the body through massage.
The part of his body that was massaged is gradually improving.
Ang ipinahilot na bahagi ng kanyang katawan ay unti-unting gumaganda.
Uses hands to massage in order to relieve pain or discomfort.
He needs to massage his foot that started to cramp.
Kailangan niyang ipahilot ang kanyang paa na nagumpisa nang mangalay.

Etymology

derived from the root 'hilot' meaning massage or healing through hands

Common Phrases and Expressions

just massage me
Quickly, give me a massage.
ipahilot mo na
get a massage from an expert
Have a massage from someone experienced in massage.
ipahilot sa eksperto

Related Words

hilot
A traditional way of massage used among Filipinos.
hilot
masahe
A practice of using the hands to relieve tiredness and pain.
masahe

Slang Meanings

to seek a massage, to ask for help for a massage
My back can't take it anymore, I need to get a massage.
Di na kaya ng likod ko, kailangan ko nang ipahilot.
to lift up, to raise the body to be massaged
It's already noon, I need to get a massage from my sister.
Tanghali na, ipahilot na ako kay ate.
to receive a massage from a partner or friend who knows how to massage
Come on, massage me, you're the expert.
Sige na, ipahilot na ako sa'yo, ikaw kasi ang expert.