Pahigain (en. Lay down)

pa-hi-gain

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A gesture that expresses the placement of something in a lying position.
You put the mattress on the floor.
Pahigain mo ang kutson sa sahig.
Gesture of the person's assignment to lie down or to lay down on something.
Have the child go to bed before going to bed.
Pahigain ang bata sa kama bago matulog.
Giving a command to put something in a position lying for comfort.
Slow down the books on the table.
Pahigain ang mga libro sa mesa.

Etymology

From the word 'pahiga' which means 'to lay down' or 'to place in a lying position'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

lay the body down
to rest the body by lying down.
pahigain ang katawan

Related Words

lying position
The position of an object that is lying down.
pahiga
lying
The activity of lying down.
higa

Slang Meanings

Don't be too easygoing with excuses, just finish it!
Don't be too easygoing with excuses, just finish it!
Huwag kang magpahigayain sa mga excuses, tapusin mo na yan!
Because of exhaustion, I need to take a break before continuing work.
Because of exhaustion, I need to take a break before continuing work.
Sa sobrang pagod, kailangan ko munang magpapa-pahinga bago ipagpatuloy ang trabaho.
Don't be too serious, let's just relax!
Don't be too serious, let's just relax!
Wag masyadong serious, relax lang tayo!