Pahinugan (en. Rest area)

/pa-hi-nu-gan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A designated place for travelers to rest.
After a long trip, we stopped at the rest area to take a break.
Matapos ang mahabang biyahe, huminto kami sa pahinugan upang magpahinga.
A section of a road or highway designated for resting.
There are many rest areas along the highway that vehicles can use.
Maraming pahinugan sa tabi ng highway na maaaring gamitin ng mga sasakyan.
Name of places that may have various facilities for travelers.
At the rest area, there are bathrooms and shops available.
Sa pahinugan, may mga banyo at mga tindahan na makikita.

Etymology

Root word from 'pahinug', meaning 'to rest' or 'to stop'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

stop at the rest area
To rest or stop to take a break.
huminto sa pahinugan

Related Words

rest
The process of removing fatigue or stress; taking a break.
pahinga
rest place
A place designated for rest or relaxation.
pahingahan

Slang Meanings

To front a place or person
Of course, I ask him for favors because he's my friend!
Siyempre, pinahihingan ko siya ng pabor kasi friend ko siya!
To get to know a person in a position or of influence
Our hangout felt like just a networking thing - you get to meet the people at the top!
Yung gimik namin, parang pahinugan lang - nakikilala mo 'yung mga tao sa taas!