matihaya
matihayâ with stress marks
to lie on one's back
From root: tihaya
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
natihaya
na-ti-ha-YA
lay on back
Present (Incomplete)
natitihaya
na-ti-ti-ha-YA
is lying on back
Future (Contemplated)
matitihaya
ma-ti-ti-ha-YA
will lie on back
Usage Note
Matihaya is the actor-focus stative infinitive of tihaya, describing the position of lying face-up and flat on one's back. It contrasts directly with madapa, which describes falling or lying face-down, and appears in both deliberate contexts — resting or receiving medical care — and accidental ones such as falling backward.
Examples
" Gusto kong matihaya sa kama. "
Natural Translation
I want to lie on my back on the bed.
Literal Translation
Want I to-lie-on-back on bed.
" Masarap matihaya sa damuhan habang nakatingin sa mga bituin. "
Natural Translation
It is delightful to lie on your back on the grass while looking at the stars.
Literal Translation
Delightful to-lie-on-back on grassland while looking at stars.
" Pinapunta ng nurse ang pasyente sa mesa at pinatihaya nang maayos bago simulan ang ultrasound. "
Natural Translation
The nurse had the patient go to the table and lie flat on their back properly before starting the ultrasound.
Literal Translation
Made-go by nurse the patient to table and made-lie-on-back properly before to-start the ultrasound.
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