Magpakahinahon (en. To calm oneself)

mag-pa-ka-hi-na-hon

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To create a state of peace or calmness in oneself.
We need to calm ourselves in the face of challenges.
Kailangan nating magpakahinahon sa harap ng mga pagsubok.
To restrain emotions or feelings.
Calm yourself so you won't make impulsive decisions.
Magpakahinahon ka upang hindi ka makagawa ng mga desisyong pabigla-bigla.
To lead to understanding and resolution of conflicts.
Through calming ourselves, we can understand each other better.
Sa pamamagitan ng pagpakahinahon, mas madali nating mauunawaan ang isa't isa.

Etymology

Tagalog

Common Phrases and Expressions

calm oneself amidst chaos
To remain calm and serene even in difficult situations.
magpakahinahon sa gitna ng kaguluhan

Related Words

silence
The state of being quiet or noise-free.
katahimikan
peace
A state of tranquility or absence of conflict.
kapayapaan

Slang Meanings

Just relax
You just need to chill so you don't get stressed out.
Kailangan mo lang magpakahinahon para di ka ma-stress.
Don't stress too much
I hope you can stay chill even if your schedule is so hectic.
Sana magpakahinahon ka kahit sobrang hectic ng schedule mo.
Just be calm
If you stay calm, everything will be easier.
Kung magpakahinahon ka, mas madali ang lahat.