Magpakalma (en. Calm down)

/maɡ.paˈkal.ma/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action of calming oneself or another person.
I need to calm down to think clearly.
Kailangan kong magpakalma upang makapag-isip nang mabuti.
Removal of fear or worry in a situation.
Calm yourself if you want to handle the issue.
Magpakalma ka kung gusto mong makayanan ang problema.
Regulating emotions to avoid being emotional.
He needed to calm down tightly before talking to her.
Mahigpit na kailangan niyang magpakalma bago siya makipag-usap sa kanya.

Etymology

Origin from the word 'pakalma' which means to calm oneself or others.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Calm down.
A command or instruction to prioritize calming oneself or others.
Magpakalma ka.

Related Words

calm
The state of being calm or quiet.
pakalma

Slang Meanings

to chill
Just chill for a bit, the situation isn't that serious.
Mag-chill ka muna, hindi naman ganun ka-grabe ang sitwasyon.
to be cool
You just need to be cool and not stress about the exam.
Kailangan mo lang magpaka-cool at wag ma-stress sa exam.
just relax
Just relax, you're not alone in this fight.
Relax lang, hindi ka nag-iisa sa laban na 'to.