Magpahinahon (en. To calm down)
/mɑɡpɑˈhɪn.ɪ.hɔn/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
An action of calming oneself or others.
We need to calm down after the fight.
Kailangan nating magpahinahon pagkatapos ng labanan.
Providing peace to the mind or feelings.
Calm down first before you answer the question.
Magpahinahon ka muna bago mo sagutin ang tanong.
The process of achieving a more tranquil state of mind.
Calming down is important for your mental health.
Importante ang magpahinahon para sa iyong mental na kalusugan.
Etymology
The term originates from the root word 'pahinahon' which may mean calming down or pacifying.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Calm down.
Telling someone that they need to calm down.
Magpahinahon ka.
Let's calm down.
Joining together to calm down as a group.
Magpahinahon tayo.
Related Words
calmness
The state of being calm or not being disturbed.
pahinahon
peace
The condition of being free from disturbance or conflict.
kapayapaan
Slang Meanings
don't panic
Calm down! Don't panic about what's happening.
Magpahinahon ka! Wag kang mag-panic sa nangyayari.
just calm down
Just calm down, that's not the end of the world.
Magpahinahon ka lang, hindi 'yan ang katapusan ng mundo.
just chill
Just chill, we're just here at home.
Magpahinahon ka, chill lang tayo dito sa bahay.