Matigmak (en. To rest)

/ˈma.tig.mak/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

The action of resting or stopping an activity.

He rests in his room after a long day of work.

Matigmak siya sa kanyang silid matapos ng mahabang araw ng trabaho.

Reduction of activities to achieve rest.

He loves to rest by the sea every summer.

Mahilig siyang matigmak sa tabi ng dagat tuwing tag-init.

The removal of fatigue or stress from the mind.

Resting for a few hours helped his health.

Matigmak nang ilang oras ay nakatulong sa kanyang kalusugan.

Derived from the root word 'matig' meaning 'to rest' and 'to recline'.

Take a rest

I emphasize that you need to stop and rest.

Magpahinga ka

Need for rest

A statement indicating the need for rest.

Kailangan ng pahinga

resting period

The state of resting or having a break.

pahingalay

relaxation

The process of relieving pressure from the body or mind.

relaksasyon

unable to endure or stop

Children often can't hold back their desires, which leads to intense arguments.

Ang mga bata, madalas matigmak sa kanilang mga gusto kaya't nagiging masiklab ang kanilang pagtatalo.

effort that doesn't materialize

Don't give up on your dreams; work hard until you achieve them.

Huwag kang matigmak sa iyong mga pangarap, magsikap ka hanggang sa makamit mo ang mga ito.

unable to restrain oneself

I can't stop myself from eating sweets, even though I know it's bad for my diet.

Di ako matigmak sa pagkain ng sweets, kahit alam kong masama 'to sa diet ko.