Maghihiga (en. To lie down)

/maɡhiˈhiɡa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

A verb meaning to take the position of lying down or resting.

I will lie down on the bed because I am tired.

Maghihiga na ako sa kama dahil pagod na ako.

The act of sleeping or resting in a lying position.

Sometimes, I will lie down on the floor for a little more rest.

Minsan, maghihiga ako sa sahig para sa kaunti pang pahinga.

from the word 'higa' which means 'to lie down' or 'to rest'

I will lie down now.

Maghihiga na ako

lying down

A position of the body where a person is lying.

higa

rest

Needed by the body to recover from fatigue.

pahinga

To rest or relax

I'm tired, I need to lie down before studying.

Pagod na ako, kailangan ko nang maghihiga bago mag-aral.

To chill or enter a 'soft' state

I feel like lying down and watching Netflix all day.

Parang gusto kong maghihiga at manood ng Netflix buong araw.