tahan
tahán with stress marks
to stop or stay; home; pacify
Usage Note
Tahan is a common and versatile word. As a verb it means to stop (especially crying), to calm down, or to settle in a place. As a noun it can mean home or dwelling. Parents frequently say 'tahan na' to soothe a crying child, making it one of the most affectively charged words in family life.
Examples
" Tahan na, anak. "
Natural Translation
Hush now, child.
Literal Translation
Stop now, child.
" Tahan na, huwag ka nang umiyak. "
Natural Translation
Stop now, don't cry anymore.
Literal Translation
Stop now, not you anymore cry.
" Kahit gaano katagal kong hinele ang sanggol, ayaw pa ring tumahan dahil gutom na pala. "
Natural Translation
No matter how long I rocked the baby, it still wouldn't quiet down because it turned out to be hungry.
Literal Translation
Even however long I lulled the baby, refuse still to-stop because hungry already apparently.
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