Magtihaya (en. To lie down)

/maɡ.tiˈha.ja/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

An action referring to the act of lying down on a flat surface.

Lie down now to rest.

Magtihaya ka na upang makapagpahinga.

An action that describes the body's position lying on its side.

The children lie down on the grass while playing.

Ang mga bata ay nagtiyaya sa damuhan habang naglalaro.

Action of lying down commonly done during rest.

When tired, it’s best to lie down.

Kapag pagod na, mas mabuting magtihaya.

Derived from the root word 'tihaya', meaning 'to lie down' or 'to rest' in a position on one's side.

lie down now

This is an invitation or command to lie down to rest or sleep.

magtihaya na

lie

The position of the body lying down.

higa

to relax

I'm tired, I'll lie down for a bit to relax.

Pagod na ako, magtihaya muna ako para mag-relax.

to rest

I've been working for a long time, it's time for me to lie down and rest.

Matagal na akong nagtra-trabaho, oras na para akong magtihaya at magpahinga.

to chill

Come on, let's just lie down and chill.

Tara, magtihaya na lang tayo at mag-chill.

to take a break and relax

Let's take this chance to lie down and take a break and relax.

Kunin natin ang pagkakataong ito para magtihaya at magpahinga at mag-relax.