Nakahiga (en. Lying down)

na-ka-hi-ga

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A form of a verb that describes a person or thing found lying down.
She is lying on the sofa while reading a book.
Siya ay nakahiga sa sofa habang nagbabasa ng libro.

Etymology

from the prefix 'nag-' indicating an ongoing action and the root word 'higa' meaning to lie down.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Lying on the bed
In a lying position on the bed.
Nakahiga sa kama

Related Words

lie down
The action of lying down.
higa
to lie down
The command for the action of lying down.
humiga

Slang Meanings

lazy
I just lay down all day, I'm too lazy to move.
Nakahiga lang ako buong araw, tinatamad akong gumalaw.
taking a break
I'm lying down because I'm taking a break from work's stress.
Nakahiga ako kasi nagpapahinga na ako sa mga stress ng trabaho.
chill mode
I'm lying down now, just in chill mode in life.
Nakahiga ako ngayon, chill mode lang sa buhay.
just let it be
I'm just lying down, just let the world around me be.
Nakahiga lang ako, pabayaan lang ang mundo sa paligid ko.