Panghihinawa (en. Relief)

paŋ-ɡhi-niˈha-wa

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The state of absence of pain or problem.
His relief brought joy to everyone.
Ang kanyang panghihinawa ay nagdulot ng saya sa lahat.
The experience of having ease from suffering.
After a long time of suffering, he felt relief.
Matapos ang mahabang panahon ng paghihirap, siya ay nakaramdam ng panghihinawa.
A feeling of peace or serenity.
The relief he felt after his quiet walk was unparalleled.
Ang panghihinawa na kanyang nadarama matapos ang kanyang tahimik na paglalakad ay hindi matutumbasan.

Etymology

derived from the root word 'hina' which means withdrawal or alleviation of pain

Common Phrases and Expressions

to feel a sense of relief
to experience alleviation from discomfort
makaramdam ng panghihinawa

Related Words

healing
The process of curing or alleviating pain.
paglunas
resilience
The ability to endure challenges.
katatagan

Slang Meanings

Feeling of emotional pain or shock about something.
When I heard the news, I immediately felt panghihinawa.
Nang malaman ko ang balita, agad akong nakaramdam ng panghihinawa.
Feeling of regret or remorse.
I have panghihinawa for the things I didn't do back then.
May panghihinawa ako sa mga bagay na hindi ko nagawa noon.
Heartache or emotional pain caused by hurt.
Sometimes, panghihinawa is hard to explain.
Minsan ang panghihinawa ay mahirap ipaliwanag.