Magpahintay (en. Wait)

mæg-pah-hin-tay

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

To perform an action of waiting for a person or event.

We need to wait for him for a few minutes.

Kailangan nating magpahintay sa kanya ng ilang minuto.

To give time or space to a person or situation.

Wait for me before you leave.

Magpahintay ka sa akin bago ka umalis.

To wait without rushing or worrying.

He likes to wait for people.

Mahilig siyang magpahintay sa mga tao.

You should wait.

It means you need to wait.

Magpahintay ka.

I forced him to wait.

I made him follow to wait.

Pinilit ko siyang magpahintay.

waiting times

Multiple instances that require waiting.

mga paghihintay

wait

An act of waiting.

hintay

just chill

Just chill outside while waiting for Ella.

Mag-chill ka muna sa labas habang hinihintay mo si Ella.

just rest

Just rest, she will arrive eventually.

Magpahinga ka na lang, darating din siya.

wait for the opportunity

Just wait for the opportunity, don't rush!

Antayin mo na lang ang pagkakataon, huwag magmadali!

for eternity

I'll do this for eternity if you're going to keep me waiting.

Gagawin ko 'to habang buhay kung magpapaantay ka.