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    Magpahinguko (en. To lay down (for rest))

    /maɡ.pa.hin.ɡu.ko/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    The act of performing an action to rest or sleep.
    Workers need to lay down to rest after a long day's work.
    Kailangan ng mga manggagawa na magpahinguko pagkatapos ng mahabang araw ng trabaho.
    To step away from an activity to regain strength.
    Rest for a while before continuing your tasks.
    Magpahinguko ka muna bago ipagpatuloy ang iyong mga gawain.
    Can be done while lying down or sitting.
    He couldn't sleep, so he decided to lay down for a few minutes.
    Hindi siya makatulog, kaya't nagdesisyon siyang magpahinguko ng ilang minuto.

    Etymology

    Derived from the root 'pahinga' meaning 'to rest' and related to 'pahinguko' which pertains to sleeping or resting.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    You should lay down.
    You should rest.
    Magpahinguko ka na.
    Time to lay down.
    Time to rest.
    Oras na para magpahinguko.

    Related Words

    rest
    The act of doing nothing to regain energy.
    pahinga
    sleep
    The process of entering a state of rest and recovering energy.
    matulog

    Slang Meanings

    to rest
    You should rest now because you're really tired.
    Dapat ka nang magpahinguko kasi pagod na pagod ka na.
    stop for a moment
    Just pause for a moment, it seems like you want to rest from everything happening.
    Sandali ka lang parang gusto mong magpahinguko sa lahat ng nangyayari.
    take a break
    That's okay, take a break and relax.
    Okay lang yan, relax muna at magpahinguko.