Paghimlay (en. Resting)
/paɡ.ˈhim.laj/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The act of resting or lying down.
On a quiet night, he took time for resting.
Sa isang tahimik na gabi, siya'y kumuha ng oras para sa paghihimlay.
A period of peace or tranquility.
Resting is important for balancing the mind and body.
Ang paghihimlay ay mahalaga sa pagbabalanse ng isip at katawan.
Having a break from work or stress.
Resting is needed to recover from the fatigue of the day.
Kailangan ng paghihimlay upang makabawi mula sa pagod ng araw.
Etymology
Mula sa salitang-ugat na 'himlay' na nangangahulugang humiga o magpahinga.
Common Phrases and Expressions
putting to rest failures
Forgetting or discarding defeats.
paghimlay ng mga pagkabigo
Related Words
rest
The active act of lying down on the ground.
himlay
peace
A state of calmness or absence of disturbance.
kapayapaan
Slang Meanings
Sleep or rest, often used in informal conversations.
Wow, you look really tired; you need some rest!
Aba, mukhang pagod na pagod ka na, kailangan mo nang paghimlay!
Taking a break from issues or problems, almost stepping away from the situation.
I'm just resting on things right now; I don't want to get involved.
Nasa paghimlay lang ako sa mga bagay-bagay ngayon; ayaw kong makisawsaw.