Pagkakahiga (en. Lying down)

/pagkaːkahiga/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
State of being in a lying position.
Lying down on the bed helps in resting.
Ang pagkakahiga sa kama ay nakakatulong sa pagpapahinga.
Activity of placing oneself on a flat surface.
Lying down is a common practice after a long day.
Ang pagkakahiga ay isang pangkaraniwang gawi pagkatapos ng mahabang araw.
Action of having the body in a flat position.
Lying down before sleeping helps improve sleep.
Ang pagkakahiga bago matulog ay nakakatulong sa mas magandang tulog.

Etymology

root word: higa

Common Phrases and Expressions

Rest now and lie down.
It's time to rest and lie down.
Magpahinga ka na at humiga.

Related Words

higa
The act of flattening the body.
higa
nap
A short sleep, often during the day.
nap

Slang Meanings

Chilling or resting in a place.
He's just lying on the sofa all day.
Nandiyan lang siya sa pagkakahiga sa sofa buong araw.
Sleeping or resting without doing anything.
It's nice to lie down while watching a movie.
Sarap ng pagkakahiga habang nanonood ng movie.
Having deep thoughts or being chill.
Always thinking while lying down, like meditating.
Laging nag-iisip habang nakahiga, parang nagmumuni-muni.