Pagpahingahin (en. To let rest)

pag-pah-ing-ha-hin

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To give rest or an opportunity to stop working.
We need to let the workers rest after long hours of work.
Kailangan nating pagpahingahin ang mga manggagawa pagkatapos ng mahabang oras ng trabaho.
To stop doing something to recharge.
We should let them rest in the middle of their project.
Dapat natin silang pagpahingahin sa gitna ng kanilang proyekto.
To give the freedom not to work or do something else.
Let the kids rest from their lessons to recharge.
Pagpahingahin mo ang mga bata sa kanilang mga aralin para makapagpahinga.

Etymology

from the word 'pahinga' and 'hin' which connects the action of resting.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Let the body rest
Give the body time to recover strength.
Pagpahingahin ang katawan

Related Words

rest
Stopping work or activity to recharge.
pahinga

Slang Meanings

rest
Don't worry, I'll let you rest for a while at my house.
Wag kang mag-alala, pagpahingahin kita sandali sa aming bahay.
to chill
Let's take a break and chill by the beach.
Pagpahingahin natin ang mga sarili natin at mag-i-chill sa tabi ng dagat.
to relax
After a week of work, you need to take a break, just relax for a bit.
After isang linggong trabaho, kailangan mo ng pagpahingahin, relax ka muna.
to recharge
I need to recharge first, so let me take a break for a few hours.
Kailangan ko munang mag-recharge, so pagpahingahin mo ako ng ilang oras.