Magpahinguto (en. To take a break)

/maɡ.pa.hin.ɡu.to/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

An action meaning to rest or stop doing something.

We need to take a break after a long day of work.

Kailangan nating magpahinguto pagkatapos ng mahabang araw ng trabaho.

A way of accepting rest from a physical or mental task.

Sometimes, we need to take a break to refresh our minds.

Minsan, kailangan natin magpahinguto upang ma-refresh ang ating isipan.

A command to oneself to stop in order to take a break amidst ongoing tasks.

Take a break first before continuing your projects.

Magpahinguto ka muna bago ipagpatuloy ang iyong mga proyekto.

from the root word 'pahinga' which means to rest or to ask for rest.

You should take a break

You are being commanded to stop and rest.

Magpahinguto ka

After work, let's take a break

You are invited to rest after work.

Pagkatapos ng trabaho, magpahinguto tayo

rest

A period of doing nothing to regain strength.

pahinga

resting

The action or process of resting.

pagpahinga

To rest or relax

You need to rest a bit before we leave.

Kailangan mo munang magpahinguto bago tayo umalis.

To chill

Come on, let's chill at the beach later.

Tara, magpahinguto tayo sa beach mamaya.

To stay put

I'm just at home, just staying put.

Sa bahay lang ako, magpahinguto lang ako.

To sleep early

You should rest now, so you can sleep early.

Magpahinguto ka na, para makatulog ka ng maaga.