Mamahinga (en. To rest)

ma-ma-hin-ga

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To perform the action of resting or relaxing.
He needs to rest after a long day at work.
Kailangan niyang mamahinga pagkatapos ng mahabang araw sa trabaho.
To provide rest to a person or animal.
You should rest now, so go to sleep early.
Mamahinga ka na, kaya't matulog ka na ng maaga.
To stop doing or take a break from work or activity.
It's good to rest every few hours if you are working on the computer.
Mainam na mamahinga tuwing ilang oras kung ikaw ay nagtatrabaho sa computer.

Etymology

From the word 'hinga' which means 'to breathe' or 'to rest' combined with the prefix 'ma-' indicating the performing of an action.

Common Phrases and Expressions

You should take a break first.
Allocate time for rest before continuing.
Mamagpahinga ka muna.

Related Words

nap
Short sleep during the day or rest.
nap
breathing respite
Condition of having a reason to breathe well or pause before complete exhaustion.
paghihingalo

Slang Meanings

to rest
You also need to take a break, right?
Kailangan mo rin namang mamahinga, 'di ba?
to hang out
Alright, let's just chill and hang out on the beach.
Sige, mamahinga na lang tayo at magtampisaw sa dalampasigan.
to relax
Don't stress too much, just relax.
Huwag masyadong kabado, mamahinga ka lang.