Magkalmin (en. To calm down)

/maɡkalmin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action that describes the process of becoming calm or quiet.
The teachers needed to calm down the students before the exam.
Kinailangan ng mga guro na magkalmin ang mga mag-aaral bago ang pagsusulit.
The ability to soothe or diminish distraction or worry.
He preferred to calm down by the river.
Minabuti niyang magkalmin sa tabi ng ilog.
Reduction of tension or emotional disturbance.
Everyone needed to calm down after that argument.
Kailangan ng lahat na magkalmin pagkatapos ng argyumentong iyon.

Common Phrases and Expressions

calm down first
to rest or speak properly
magkalmin muna

Related Words

calm
the state of being worry-free or untroubled.
kalma
self-control
the ability to control one's emotions or anger.
pagtitimpi

Slang Meanings

To be sweet or reconcile with each other, often in a romantic context.
Now, you both should make up because it's a shame to waste what you had.
Ngayon, magkalmin na kayo kasi sayang naman yung pinagsamahan niyo.
To reconnect or talk again after a fight.
They're already in trouble! They need to make up before the day ends.
Nasa baha na sila! Kailangan na nilang magkalmin bago magtapos ang araw.