Magbuhong (en. To sleep)

/maɡˈbuhɔŋ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A form of verb referring to the action of sleeping or lying down.
The children will sleep early to rest.
Ang mga bata ay magbubuhong ng maaga upang makapagpahinga.
The process of emphasizing rest.
It is important to sleep after a long day.
Mahalaga ang magbuhong pagkatapos ng mahabang araw.

Etymology

From the word 'buhong' meaning 'to sleep' or 'to lie down'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

You should sleep now
Telling someone to go to sleep or rest.
Magbuhong ka na

Related Words

buhong
This word refers to the state of sleeping or the act of lying down.
buhong

Slang Meanings

to get angry or go wild
When he found out he wasn't included, he got furious.
Nang malaman niyang hindi siya isinama, nagbuhong siya sa galit.
to start trouble
Don't cause a scene here, we might get into a fight around the corner.
Huwag kang magbuhong dito, baka magkasalakay tayo sa kanto.
to act arrogantly
He acted all high and mighty in front of everyone, as if he was the best.
Nagbuhong siya sa harap ng lahat, para bang siya ang pinakamagaling.