Pagaayuno (en. Fasting)

pa-ga-a-yu-no

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A period of fasting when a person abstains from food or drink.
During the fasting period, he abstained from all types of food and drink.
Sa panahon ng pagaayuno, umiwas siya sa lahat ng uri ng pagkain at inumin.
A spiritual practice that is often required in various religions.
Fasting is important in many religions as part of their worship.
Ang pagaayuno ay mahalaga sa maraming relihiyon bilang bahagi ng kanilang pagsamba.
Avoiding food as a means of detoxification or cleansing the body.
Many people fast to cleanse their bodies of toxins.
Maraming tao ang nagpa-pagaayuno upang linisin ang kanilang katawan mula sa toxins.

Etymology

derived from the root word 'ayuno' meaning 'to fast' or 'to abstain from food'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Fasting for health
Choosing to fast as part of health improvement.
Pagaayuno para sa kalusugan
Fasting during Ramadan
Emphasizing fasting during the month of Ramadan.
Pagaayuno sa panahon ng Ramadan

Related Words

fast
The word 'ayuno' is the root of 'pagaayuno' and means abstaining from food.
ayuno
detoxification
The process of removing toxins from the body, often associated with fasting.
detoxification

Slang Meanings

To be strict or dry about food.
See, I’m just doing a fast so I won’t eat too much later.
Ayan, nag-pagaayuno na lang ako para hindi malakas kumain mamaya.
As a way to reduce stress or problems.
I fasted so I feel lighter now.
Nag-pagaayuno ako kaya mas magaan na ang pakiramdam ko.
Perfectly timed or waiting for the right moment.
Right now, I’m fasting time before I make a decision.
Ngayon, nag-pagaayuno pa ako ng oras bago ako magdesisyon.