Paghupa (en. Subsiding)

pa-gu-ha-pa

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The process of decreasing the intensity or strength of an event, often related to weather.
The subsiding of the storm allowed people to come out from their shelters.
Ang paghupa ng bagyo ay nagbigay-daan sa mga tao na lumabas mula sa kanilang kanlungan.
The return to a normal state from a flow or conflict.
After a long dispute, the tension between the parties subsided.
Matapos ang mahabang alitan, nagkaroon ng paghupa ang tensyon sa pagitan ng mga partido.
verb
The act of stopping or retreating from an active state.
One should wait until the waves subside before swimming.
Dapat maghintay hanggang sa magpaghupa ang alon bago lumangoy.

Etymology

originating from the root word 'hupa' which means to stop or to pause.

Common Phrases and Expressions

subsiding of rain
the stopping or reduction of the strength of rain.
paghupa ng ulan
subsiding of conflict
the alleviation of tension or dispute among people.
paghupa ng sigalot

Related Words

subside
the action of stopping or retreating from a condition.
hupa

Slang Meanings

Decrease of tension or stress.
After a long day at work, I just wanted to chill at home.
Pagkatapos ng mahabang araw sa trabaho, nag-paghupa na lang ako sa bahay.
Returning to a normal state after a crisis or problem.
After a few weeks, the situation in the community started to settle down.
Makalipas ang ilang linggo, nag-paghupa na ang sitwasyon sa komunidad.
Calming activity or method.
I love to de-stress through yoga and meditation.
Mahilig akong mag-paghupa sa pamamagitan ng yoga at meditation.