Payapa (en. Peaceful)

/paˈjapa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Means quiet or without noise.
The surroundings are peaceful as the sun rises.
Ang paligid ay payapa habang ang araw ay sumisikat.
Reflects the state or condition of peace.
Their peaceful relationship inspires others.
Ang kanilang payapang relasyon ay nagbibigay inspirasyon sa iba.
Shows the absence of conflict or commotion.
Peaceful negotiations brought alliance to the nations.
Ang mga payapang pag-uusap ay nagdala ng alyansa sa mga bansa.

Etymology

Similar to the Spanish word 'pacífico' meaning 'peaceful' or 'calm'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

peaceful life
Refers to a life without violence or turmoil.
payapang buhay
in a peaceful manner
Refers to delivering a message or action that does not cause strife.
sa payapang paraan

Related Words

peace
A condition of no conflict and cooperation.
kapayapaan
togetherness
The state of people being together in a harmonious way.
pagsasama

Slang Meanings

Chill
There's not much stress, as long as everything is calm.
Walang masyadong stress, basta't payapa lang ang lahat.
Relaxed
Right now, my mind feels relaxed even with many problems.
Ngayon, parang payapa ang isip ko kahit maraming problema.
Just cool
As long as you're calm, everything's just cool.
Basta't payapa ka, cool lang ang lahat.
Peaceful vibes
I hope there's always peaceful vibes in our group.
Sana laging may payapa sa barkadahan natin.