Mahayhay (en. Calm)

/mahaɪ'haɪ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A state of calm or peace.

In her marriage, she found the calm around her family.

Sa kanyang pagkakasal, nakuha niya ang mahayhay sa paligid ng kanyang pamilya.

The calm feeling brought by the natural environment.

The calmness of the sea and trees next to the beach prevailed.

Bumaha ang mahayhay ng dagat at mga puno sa tabi ng beach.

verb

The act of providing peace or quiet.

He often tries to calm his mind amidst the noise.

Madalas niyang pinipilit na mahayhayin ang kanyang isipan sa gitna ng ingay.

calm mind

A state of readiness and purpose.

mahayhay na isip

hayhay

An environment sought for peace.

hayhay

nonsense

What he did was so mahayhay, it was just silly.

Sobrang mahayhay yung ginawa niya, parang tanga lang.

show-off

Don't be too mahayhay in the group, it's annoying!

Huwag ka masyadong mahayhay sa grupo, nakaka-bwisit!

superficiality

You’re so mahayhay, it's really pointless.

Ang mahayhay mo naman, sobrang walang kwenta.