From root: hinga
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
ipinahinga
i-pi-na-hi-NGA
rested something
Present (Incomplete)
ipinapahinga
i-pi-na-pa-hi-NGA
resting something
Future (Contemplated)
ipapahinga
i-pa-pa-hi-NGA
will rest something
Usage Note
Ipahinga is used when instructing someone to rest a specific body part or to take a break from an activity. It focuses on the object or part of the body being rested rather than the person.
Examples
" Ipahinga mo ang mga paa mo. "
Natural Translation
Rest your feet.
Literal Translation
Rest you the plural feet your.
" Kailangan mong ipahinga ang katawan mo. "
Natural Translation
You need to rest your body.
Literal Translation
Need you rest the body your.
" Pagkatapos ng mahabang lakad, ipahinga mo muna ang iyong mga binti bago magpatuloy sa paglalakbay. "
Natural Translation
After the long walk, rest your legs first before continuing the journey.
Literal Translation
After of long walk, rest you first the your plural legs before to-continue in journey.
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