Magpaginhawa (en. To relieve)
/maɡpaɡiˈnɦawa/
Meaning & Definition
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verb
A verb meaning to provide comfort or relief from pain or fatigue.
Happy music helps to relieve stress.
Ang masayang musika ay nakatutulong upang magpaginhawa sa stress.
The act of doing things that bring comfort or ease.
It's important to relieve oneself after a long day at work.
Mahalaga ang magpaginhawa sa sarili pagkatapos ng mahabang araw ng trabaho.
Releasing emotions that brings comfort internally.
Sometimes, we need to cry to relieve ourselves from within.
Minsan, kailangan nating umiyak upang magpaginhawa mula sa loob.
Etymology
The word 'magpaginhawa' is derived from the root 'ginhawa' which means 'comfort' or 'relief'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to relieve the mind
To attain peace of mind.
magpaginhawa ng isip
to relieve the body
To provide comfort to the physical body.
magpaginhawa sa katawan
Related Words
comfort
A state of ease or relief.
ginhawa
peace
The state of being free from worry or illness.
kapayapaan
Slang Meanings
to feel relief or comfort
I'm so tired, I just need an hour to relax.
Sobrang pagod ako, kailangan ko lang ng isang oras para magpaginhawa.
to relax or take a break
Come on, let's go to the beach to unwind and escape the heat.
Tara, sa beach tayo para magpaginhawa at sumaglit sa init.
to avoid stress
I need to take a break from the problems at work.
Kailangan kong magpaginhawa mula sa mga problema sa trabaho.