Maghilot (en. To massage)

/maɡ.ˈhi.lot/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action that describes the act of massaging the human body.
The maghilot are skilled in relieving muscle tension.
Ang mga maghilot ay may kasanayan sa pagpapaginhawa ng mga kalamnan.
Providing relief from body aches through hands.
She needs a maghilot to alleviate the pain in her back.
Nangangailangan siya ng maghilot upang maibsan ang sakit ng kanyang likod.
The process of massaging or hilot using various techniques.
Different techniques are used in maghilot for more effective results.
Iba't ibang teknik ang ginagamit sa maghilot para sa mas epektibong resulta.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Just do a massage.
Conduct a massage for body condition.
Maghilot ka na lang.
Go to a maghilot.
Look for a person skilled in massage.
Pumunta ka sa maghilot.

Related Words

masseur
A person who is professional in massage.
masahista
treatment
Methods of healing that can be performed on the body.
treatment

Slang Meanings

people who perform hilot for patients with muscular pain
I had a hilot done because my back hurts so much.
Nagpa-hilot ako kasi sobrang sakit ng likod ko.
to give a traditional massage or remedy
My grandmother loves to perform hilot on kids when they have body aches.
Yung lola ko, mahilig mag-hilot ng mga bata kapag masakit ang katawan nila.
relief from stress or tension
Hilot helps relieve stress after a long week.
Ang hilot ay nakakatulong sa pag-alis ng stress after ng isang long week.