Tahan (en. Stop)

/ta-han/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A command to stop or pause.
Stop now and listen to what I'm saying.
Tahan na kayo at makinig sa sinasabi ko.
Encouraging to not continue with something.
Stop crying, I'm here now.
Tahan na ang iyong pag-iyak, andito na ako.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'tahi' meaning 'stop' or 'pause'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

stop now
A way of requesting someone to stop or rest, often accompanied by a gentle gesture.
tahan na

Related Words

silent
Condition of being quiet or noiseless.
tahimik
rest
Condition of resting or stopping from work.
pahinga

Slang Meanings

Don't worry.
Calm down, you shouldn't be sad anymore.
Tahan na, 'di ka na dapat malungkot.
Okay, stop crying.
Calm down, you can do it!
Tahan na, kaya mo yan!
A moment of silence.
Let's calm down for a moment, we need to rest.
Tahan muna tayo, kailangan magpahinga.