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.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

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

Related Words

resting period
The state of resting or having a break.
pahingalay
relaxation
The process of relieving pressure from the body or mind.
relaksasyon

Slang Meanings

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.