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    Matahan (en. To shut one's eyes)

    ma-ta-han

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    The condition of closing one's eyes for rest or sleep.
    He decided to shut his eyes after a long day at work.
    Nagpasya siyang matahan pagkatapos ng isang mahabang araw ng trabaho.
    Closing one's eyes as a symbol of ignoring or not looking at something.
    Sometimes we need to shut our eyes to things we cannot change.
    Minsan kailangan nating matahan ang mga bagay na hindi natin kayang baguhin.

    Etymology

    from the root word 'mata' meaning 'eye' and 'tahan' which could mean 'to settle' or 'to rest'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Shut your eyes now
    Rest or go to sleep.
    Matahan ka na

    Related Words

    to close one's eyes
    The act of shutting one's eyes.
    pumikit

    Slang Meanings

    Famous
    He is well-known among my friends.
    Matahan siya sa mga tropa ko.
    Awesome
    Wow, this event is so awesome!
    Grabe, ang matahan ng event na 'to!
    Popular
    That band is becoming popular on social media.
    Matahan na ang band na 'yan sa social media.