Tumigil (en. Stop)

/tu̇ˈmiːɡil/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of stopping an activity or action.
He stopped studying to take a break.
Tumigil siya sa pag-aaral upang magpahinga.
The cessation or discontinuation of something.
The rain stopped after many hours.
Tumigil ang ulan pagkatapos ng maraming oras.
The process of taking a pause or delay.
The people stopped celebrating when the news broke.
Tumigil ang mga tao sa pagsasaya nang mag-alon ang balita.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Stop it!
A statement indicating that a particular activity should be ceased.
Tumigil ka na!

Related Words

stop
The state of having stopped or being paused.
tigíl
suspend
The act of halting an activity for a set period.
suspinde

Slang Meanings

Surrender or stop
Stop watching over him/her, it's hopeless.
Tumigil ka na sa kakabantay sa kanya, walang pag-asa yan.
To chill or relax
Just chill for a bit, listen to the music.
Tumigil ka muna, makinig ka sa musika.
To cut it out or cease
Cut it out with the drama, no one believes you anymore.
Tumigil ka na sa pagdadrama, wala nang naniniwala sa'yo.