Pagaanin (en. Lightening)

pah-gah-ah-nin

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

An action indicating the act of making something light.

Let’s lighten the load before we leave.

Pagaanin natin ang mga dalahin bago tayo umalis.

Bringing something to a state of being light or easy to carry.

We need to lighten the equipment for the long trip.

Kailangan nating pagaanin ang mga kagamitan para sa malayuang biyahe.

Organizing things so that it does not feel heavy, either emotionally or physically.

I want to lighten the situation before we decide.

Nais kong pagaanin ang sitwasyon bago tayo magdesisyon.

The word 'pagaanin' comes from the verb 'gaan' which means to make light.

lighten the heart

Make the feelings or emotions lighter.

pagaanin ang loob

lighten the burden

Make the load easier or lighter to carry.

pagaanin ang pasanin

lightness

The characteristic of being light.

gaan

to lighten

The process of making something light.

bumagaan

To be cool or relaxed.

Just chill with that problem, it's not that serious.

Pagaanin mo lang 'yang problema, hindi yan ganun ka-seryoso.

Not putting much effort or stress.

Alright, let's just keep this meeting light, no need to complicate it.

Sige, pagaanin na lang natin 'tong meeting, huwag na masyadong pahirapan.

To simplify something.

Make your project easier, you might finish it faster.

Pagaanin mo yung project mo, baka mas mabilis mo pa itong matapos.