Makapagpakalma (en. To calm down)

/makapagpakalma/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb that expresses the ability or action intended to bring about peace or calmness to a person's emotional or mental state.
He needs to calm himself down before he responds.
Kailangan niyang makapagpakalma sa kanyang sarili bago siya sumagot.
The act of providing skills or methods to encourage a person to be at ease.
Teachers should be able to calm their students during exams.
Ang mga guro ay dapat makapagpakalma ng kanilang mga estudyante sa panahon ng pagsusulit.
Refers to the process of removing tension or stress from a person.
He can calm down using meditation or yoga.
Makapagpakalma siya gamit ang pagninilay-nilay o yoga.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to calm the mind
the process of relaxing the mind from worry or stress.
makapagpakalma ng isip

Related Words

calm
A form of the verb that means to stop or remove distress.
pakalma
peace
A state of quietness or lack of turmoil.
kapayapaan

Slang Meanings

to calm down or to remain stable
You need to calm down first before talking to him.
Kailangan mo munang makapagpakalma bago ka makipag-usap sa kanya.
to relax or to chill
I'm tired, I just want to calm down and relax at home.
Pagod na ako, gusto ko lang makapagpakalma at mag-relax sa bahay.
to reflect or to think
Sometimes you need to calm down first to think properly.
Minsan kailangan mo munang makapagpakalma para makapag-isip nang maayos.