Maghinto (en. To stop)

muhg-HEEN-toh

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action referring to the stopping or cessation of an activity.
Stop studying if you are tired.
Maghinto ka na sa pag-aaral kung ikaw ay pagod na.
To take a step that halts a process or action.
The train will stop at the next station.
Maghinto ang tren sa susunod na estasyon.
Moving away or avoiding from an activity or situation.
Due to misunderstandings, he decided to stop the arguments.
Dahil sa hindi pagkakaintindihan, nagpasya siyang maghinto sa mga pagtatalo.

Etymology

The word 'hinto' comes from the root word 'hinto' meaning 'to stop'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Let's stop here.
There is no reason to continue.
Maghinto na tayo dito.
Stop for a moment.
You need to stop for a while.
Maghinto ka muna.

Related Words

stopping
The condition of stopping or the process of halting.
pagtigil
stop
The action of stopping or halting.
paghinto

Slang Meanings

Stop
Stop it with the yelling.
Maghinto ka na sa kakasigaw.
Get tired (of something)
I’m tired of it, so I’ll stop.
Nagsawa na ako, kaya maghinto na ako.
Take a break
Take a break for a moment.
Maghinto ka muna at magpahinga ka.
Blink
Stop with all the blinking.
Maghinto ka na sa kakakurap.