Nagpapagaan (en. Lightening)

/nɐg.pɐ.ɡɐ.ʔɐn/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Means to reduce the weight or burden of something.
He lightens the burden of his friend who has a problem.
Nagpapagaan siya ng kalooban para sa kanyang kaibigan na may problema.
The process of lightening things in an emotional or physical aspect.
Lightening the mood is important for a good relationship.
Ang pagpapagaan ng mood ay mahalaga sa magandang relasyon.

Common Phrases and Expressions

lightening the heart
Providing comfort or alleviating excessive worry.
nagpapagaan ng loob

Related Words

lightness
The state of being light or not heavy.
gaan

Slang Meanings

hurrying up
I'm hurrying up in preparing for the party later.
Nagpapagaan na ako sa paghahanda para sa party mamaya.
speeding up
I'm speeding up to catch the bus.
Nagpapagaan ako para makasabay sa bus.
going with the flow
I'm just going with the flow of things.
Nagpapagaan na lang ako sa mga pangyayari.