Umaninaw (en. To calm down)

/um-a-ni-naw/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Expresses the release of tension or anger;
You need to calm down before you argue.
Kailangan mong umaninaw bago ka makipagtalo.
To become meaningful or clear;
Work on making your ideas clearer.
Pagsikapan mong umaninaw ang iyong mga ideya.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Let's admit and calm down.
We have mistakes, we need to face this calmly.
Umamin na tayo at umaninaw.

Related Words

peace
A state of calm and absence of chaos.
kapayapaan
peaceful
Importance of tranquility or absence of conflict.
payapa

Slang Meanings

to relax
I just really need to chill with my problems.
Kailangan lang talaga umaninaw sa mga problema ko.
to take a break
Let's just chill at home; it's better here.
Umani na lang tayo sa bahay, mas masarap dito.
to be resilient or tough
Just hang in there; the right time will come.
Umani na lang, darating din ang tamang panahon.