Papaghintayin (en. To make (someone) wait)

pa-pag-hin-tayin

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The gesture of waiting for a person or thing.
I'll wait for you outside the house.
Papaghintayin kita sa labas ng bahay.
A promise not to come or respond immediately.
Don't be in a hurry; I'll wait for everything.
Wag ka munang magmadali; papaghintayin ko ang lahat.
Giving time to wait.
I'll wait for you for an hour before I leave.
Papaghintayin kita ng isang oras bago ako umalis.

Etymology

root words from 'hintay' and 'pa'

Common Phrases and Expressions

I will make you wait
to indicate that someone will have to wait
Papaghintayin kita

Related Words

waiting
the action of waiting for someone or something
paghihintay
wait
a command or statement to wait
hintayin

Slang Meanings

you'll just be made to wait
Juan will just make you wait for the trip.
Papaghintayin ka na lang ni Juan sa byahe.
someone who waits
No matter what happens, I'll just be someone who waits for you.
Kahit anong mangyari, taga-hintay lang ako sa iyo.
just wait for me
Just wait for me, I will arrive.
Hintayin mo lang ako, darating din ako.