Pampahilo (en. Sedative)

/pam-pah-ee-lo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of medicine or substance used to weaken the nervous system.
The sedative is often recommended by doctors for patients with insomnia.
Ang pampahilo ay madalas na inirerekomenda ng doktor para sa mga pasyenteng may insomnia.
An object that induces sleep or calms the mind.
One needs to use a sedative during times of stress to rest well.
Kailangang gumamit ng pampahilo sa mga oras ng stress upang makapagpahinga ng mabuti.
Medications used before medical procedures.
The sedative is important before conducting the operation to calm the patient.
Ang pampahilo ay importante bago isagawa ang operasyon upang maging kalmado ang pasyente.

Etymology

From the word 'hilo' meaning to induce a state of sleep or calmness.

Common Phrases and Expressions

mind relaxant
Something or medication that calms the mind.
pampahilo ng isip
sedative for insomnia
Medicine or method to alleviate insomnia.
pampahilo sa insomnia

Related Words

antidote
A medicine that helps to alleviate the effects of a poison or harmful substance.
antidote
anesthetic
A substance that removes sensation from a part of the body.
pampamanhid

Slang Meanings

something that relieves fatigue
This is my way to unwind after a long day at work.
Pampahilo ko 'to pagkatapos ng maghapong trabaho.
something to help relax
Get some pam-pahilo, you need that to relax.
Kumuha ka ng pampahilo, kailangan mo 'yan para makarelax.
to fight stress
Binge-watching series is my way to pam-pahilo, it's so relaxing!
Pampahilo ang binge-watching ng series, sobrang nakaka-relax!