Paghilhil (en. Rubbing)

/pɐˈɡilhil/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A process of massaging or touching the skin to alleviate pain or fatigue.
Rubbing the sore part of the body helps ease the discomfort.
Ang paghilhil sa masakit na bahagi ng katawan ay nakakatulong sa pagpapagaan ng pakiramdam.
verb
The action of performing rubbing on a person or object.
She applied oil on her hands before starting the rubbing.
Nilagyan niya ng langis ang kanyang kamay bago nag-umpisa ng paghihilhil.

Etymology

From the root word 'hilhil', meaning to alleviate pain or discomfort.

Common Phrases and Expressions

body rubbing
Performing the process of massaging the body for relaxation or healing.
paghilhil ng katawan

Related Words

hilhil
The root word of 'paghilhil' that refers to alleviating pain through touching or massaging.
hilhil
paghihilot
A traditional healing method that uses massage and pain relief.
paghihilot

Slang Meanings

fare or taxi fare
Sometimes, I just split my paghilhil so it won't be too heavy.
Minsan, hinahati-hati lang yung paghilhil ko para di masyadong mabigat.
things needed to go out
Before leaving, make sure you have complete paghilhil.
Bago umalis, siguraduhing kumpleto ang paghilhil mo.