Magpahinto (en. To stop)
mɑg-pɑ-hin-tɔ
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb meaning to stop or cease something or someone.
Stop what you are doing and come here.
Magpahinto ka sa iyong ginagawa at dumaan ka dito.
To command someone to stop.
You should stop arguing.
Magpahinto ka sa pakikipagtalo.
The act of stopping an activity.
We will stop studying for the exams.
Magpahinto kami sa pag-aaral sa mga pagsusulit.
Etymology
From the root word 'hinto' meaning to stop.
Common Phrases and Expressions
You should stop.
A command to stop.
Magpahinto ka.
Stop the vehicle.
Order the vehicle to stop.
Magpahinto ng sasakyan.
Related Words
stop
The action or process of stopping.
pahinto
stop
A state of being inactive or not moving.
hinto
Slang Meanings
to stop or cancel
You should stop saying things like that; it leads nowhere.
Magpahinto ka na sa kakasabi ng mga ganun, wala namang pupuntahan 'yan.
to halt a situation or event
I hope the fighting on the streets will stop.
Sana nga'y magpahinto na ang labanan sa mga kalsada.