From root: hinga
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagpahinga
nag-pa-HI-nga
rested
Present (Incomplete)
nagpapahinga
nag-pa-pa-HI-nga
resting
Future (Contemplated)
magpapahinga
mag-pa-pa-HI-nga
will rest
Usage Note
Magpahinga means "to allow breathing." Used for taking a break or sleeping.
Examples
" Magpahinga ka muna. "
Natural Translation
Rest for a while first.
Literal Translation
Rest you first.
" Kailangan mong magpahinga muna. "
Natural Translation
You need to rest first.
Literal Translation
Need you rest first.
" Pagkatapos ng mahabang biyahe, nagpasya kaming magpahinga sandali sa ilalim ng punong-kahoy. "
Natural Translation
After the long trip, we decided to rest for a moment under the tree.
Literal Translation
After of long trip, decided we rest moment in under of tree.
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