Hilot (en. Traditional massage)

/ˈhɪlɒt/

Synonyms

Massage or body care using traditional methods.

I had a hilot to relieve my body pain after a long day.

Nagpag-hilot ako para maalis ang sakit ng katawan ko matapos ang mahabang araw.

Like a 'recharge' or refreshing one's self.

I need a hilot from Grandma to refresh and relax.

Kailangan ko ng hilot kay Lola para ma-refresh at makapag-relax.

Return to the old self or crossing over to a happier state.

As long as there's a hilot, my smile will surely come back.

Basta may hilot, siguradong babalik ang ngiti ko.

A common task of elders in the provinces.

In the past, hilot was what elders called taking care of the sick.

Dati rati, hilot ang tawag sa mga matanda na nag-aalaga ng mga may sakit.