Nakaratay (en. Lying down)
/na-ka-ra-tay/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of lying down or stopping in a position.
I am lying down on the sofa while watching TV.
Nakakaratay ako sa sofa habang pinapanuod ang TV.
adjective
Lying sideways or in a position.
The elderly man is lying down in his bed due to illness.
Ang matanda ay nakaratay sa kanyang kama dahil sa sakit.
A state of inactivity or rest.
People need to occasionally feel lying down to rest.
Kailangan ng mga tao na minsang maramdaman ang pagiging nakaratay upang makapagpahinga.
Common Phrases and Expressions
lying in bed
lying sideways or on your bed, often due to illness or fatigue.
nakaratay sa kama
Related Words
rest
The state of being idle or the process of regaining strength.
pahinga
Slang Meanings
in pain or feeling weak
I'm feeling so laid up with pain, I don't want to move.
Sobra akong nakaratay sa sakit, ayoko nang gumalaw.
lying down or reclining
He's just lying on the sofa while watching TV.
Nakaratay lang siya sa sofa habang nanonood ng TV.
noticing someone is sick or feeling unwell
You look laid up, what happened to you?
Halatang nakaratay ka, ano bang nangyari sayo?