tihaya
tihayâ with stress marks
supine; to lie on one's back
Usage Note
Tihaya specifically describes lying flat on one's back with the face upward, contrasting with 'dapa' (face down). It is used in both casual and medical contexts. In literature it is often associated with rest, vulnerability, or death.
Examples
" Tihaya siya sa kama. "
Natural Translation
He is lying on his back on the bed.
Literal Translation
Lying-on-back he on bed.
" Madali ang tihaya kapag malambot ang unan. "
Natural Translation
Lying flat on one's back is easy when the pillow is soft.
Literal Translation
Easy the lie-on-back when soft the pillow.
" Habang nakatihaya sa damuhan, pinagmasdan niya ang mga bituin at naramdaman ang ganap na katahimikan ng gabi. "
Natural Translation
While lying flat on his back on the grass, he gazed at the stars and felt the complete stillness of the night.
Literal Translation
While lying-on-back on grass, watched he the stars and felt the complete stillness of night.
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