Papagbawahin (en. To make someone feel better)

/pa.paɡ.ba.wah.in/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

A verb meaning to show care or assistance to another person to ease their worries or negative feelings.

His words papagbawahin me in the midst of my struggles.

Ang kanyang mga salita ay nag-papagbawahin sa akin sa gitna ng aking mga pagsubok.

The act of comforting someone who is feeling sad or troubled.

He went to his friend to papagbawahin him from his sadness.

Nagpunta siya sa kanyang kaibigan upang papagbawahin ito sa kanyang pagkalungkot.

A way to provide calmness to someone who is anxious.

We need to papagbawahin him before his exam.

Kailangan natin siyang papagbawahin bago ang kanyang pagsusulit.

verb root derived from the root 'bawi'

to comfort the heart

the act of providing comfort and reassurance to someone in times of need

papagbawahin ang loob

to be the reason for relief

to be the cause of alleviating negative feelings or worries

maging dahilan ng pag-papabawi

concerns

things that cause worry or anxiety to a person

alalahanin

comfort

sensation of relief or pleasure brought by support or providing strength to others

aliw

To chill or relax.

BRB, I'm just going to chill out my stress from work.

BRB, papagbawahin ko lang muna ang stress ko sa work.

To rest or pass the time.

I need to chill my brain from the exams for a bit.

Kailangan ko munang papagbawahin ang utak ko sa mga exams.

To make time for oneself.

Sometimes, we also need time to chill ourselves out.

Minsan, kailangan din natin ng panahon para papagbawahin ang ating sarili.