Pahiga (en. Lying down)

/pahiga/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A place or thing used for lying down.
We need a lying place in the park to rest.
Kailangan namin ng pahiga sa parke para magpahinga.
A type of furniture with a soft surface that serves as a resting place.
There's a new lying place in their living room.
May bagong pahiga sa kanilang sala.

Etymology

From the word 'higa' which means 'to lie down' or 'to sit.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

lying position of the body
The position of the body when lying down.
pahiga ng katawan

Related Words

lie down
The action of placing the body in a horizontal position.
higa
resting place
A place or thing used for resting or relaxation.
pahingahan

Slang Meanings

Just rest
He said, I'll just rest, I'm so tired.
Sabi niya, pahinga na lang ako, pagod na pagod na ako.
Just chill
Let's just chill, bro. We're not going to study anymore.
Mag-chill na lang tayo, bro. Di na tayo mag-aral.
Just relax
Just relax, life isn't that easy!
Relax lang, hindi naman madali ang buhay!
Just sleep
Sometimes it's better to just sleep than anything else.
Minsan mas mabuti pang tulog na lang kesa ano.