Kahigan (en. Lying down)

/kaˈhigaɴ/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

A position or condition where the body is lying on the ground or on a flat surface.

I saw people at the lying down position under the tree as it got dark.

Nakita ko ang mga tao sa kahigan sa ilalim ng puno habang nagdidilim.

The activity of taking a lying position.

They often return to the lying down position to rest after a long day.

Madalas silang bumalik sa kahigan upang makapagpahinga matapos ang mahabang araw.

A form of laying the body that can happen at any time.

The children play and run before they sit in the lying down position.

Ang mga bata ay naglalaro at tumatakbo bago sila umupo sa kahigan.

Origin meaning from the root word 'higa' referring to lying down or the position of the body on the ground.

Lying down of children

Children lying down while playing or resting.

Kahigan ng mga bata

Lie down on a heavy surface

Sit or lie on a heavy surface.

Humiga sa kahigan

lie down

Expressing the action of lying down or resting on a surface.

higa

rest

A state of rest or recharging energy after activity.

pahinga

Confused or troubled in thought.

Maybe that's why he can't answer, because he's burdened with a lot.

Baka kaya siya hindi makasagot, kasi kahigan siya ng marami.

Burned or suffering from the heat of the situation.

Wow, I feel like I'm burning up with this fire!

Grabe, parang kahigan na ako sa init ng sunog na ito!

In the middle of a difficult situation.

I don't know what to do, I'm in a tough spot right now.

Hindi ko alam kung anong gagawin, nasa kahigan na ako ngayon.