Matigilan (en. To moderate)

/ma.tiˈɡi.lan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The root 'tigilan' means to stop a thing that causes action or work.
We should moderate unnecessary activities to save time.
Dapat tayong magmatigilan sa mga hindi kinakailangang aktibidad upang makatipid ng oras.
An action that shows avoidance of excessive or overly active participation in something.
It is good to moderate eating to maintain proper health.
Magandang magmatigilan sa pagkain upang mapanatili ang tamang katawan.

Etymology

From the word 'tigilan' which means 'to stop', with an understanding of 'to slow down' or 'to halt'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Moderate yourself with your tea.
Take a rest or do not rush in drinking the tea.
Magmatigilan ka sa iyong tsaa.

Related Words

stop
A word that describes the cessation of an action or activity.
tigil
rest
Resting or relieving fatigue.
pahinga

Slang Meanings

to stop or halt
You should stop shouting, it's deafening!
Matigilan ka na sa kakasigaw, nakakabingi na!
to cool off or take a break
Just stop overthinking, just relax.
Matigilan mo na yung isipin mo, mag-relax ka lang.
to restrain or take it easy
You should take it easy on the food, you might throw up!
Matigilan mo na yung pagkain, baka masuka ka!