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.