Maipaghihintay (en. To wait for)

mai-pag-hi-hin-tay

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A form of verb that expresses the act of waiting.
I can wait for your arrival no matter how long it takes.
Maipaghihintay ko ang iyong pagdating kahit gaano pa katagal.
Refers to the ability to wait for an opportunity.
A person who can wait will always achieve success.
Ang maipaghihintay na tao ay palaging may tagumpay.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'hintay' which means to wait or be prepared for the arrival of something.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Waiting love
A love that can wait for the right opportunity.
Maipaghihintay na pagmamahal

Related Words

waiting
The process of being eager or excited while waiting for something.
paghintay
wait
A simple word that describes the action of waiting.
hintay

Slang Meanings

patience
I need to have patience while waiting for my exam results.
Kailangan ko ng maipaghihintay sa mga resulta ng exam ko.
steadfastness in waiting
Sometimes it's boring, but we need to have steadfastness in waiting for our dreams.
Minsan, nakakainip, pero kailangan ang maipaghihintay para sa mga pangarap natin.
endless waiting
Just keep waiting, the right opportunity will come.
Tuloy lang ang maipaghihintay, darating din ang tamang pagkakataon.