Pagpapahinuhod (en. Patience)

/paɡ.pa.hi.nu.hod/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The process or state of waiting with endurance or understanding.
Patience is important in situations where results are not immediately attainable.
Ang pagpapahinuhod ay mahalaga sa mga sitwasyong hindi agad maabot ang resulta.
The ability to do things without rushing while waiting.
His patience is beneficial for his health.
Ang kanyang pagpapahinuhod ay nakakabuti sa kanyang kalusugan.

Etymology

root word: 'hinuhod' combined with a prefix to indicate the action of actively waiting.

Common Phrases and Expressions

if there's perseverance, there will be rewards
Effort and patience yield beautiful results.
kung may tiyaga, may nilaga

Related Words

patience
The ability to remain calm and understanding while waiting or facing challenges.
pasensya

Slang Meanings

disregarding or enduring a situation
It's okay, I'll just be patient with the abusive people at my job.
Sige lang, pagpapahinuhod na lang ako sa mga abusadong tao sa trabaho ko.
making way or accepting what's happening around you
Oh, let's just be patient with the delays in the trip, we can't do anything about it.
Naku, pagpapahinuhod na lang tayo sa mga delay sa biyahe, wala tayong magagawa.
letting go of problems or situations without getting angry
I'll fix the problem later, I'll just be patient for now.
Aayusin ko na lang ang problema mamaya, pagpapahinuhod na lang muna ako.