relaks
In Bisaya, the English word "chill" can be expressed as relaks.
Both terms are used to describe a state of being calm, relaxed or easygoing.
Meaning: calm, relaxed, easygoing (adj)
Which one should you use?
The choice depends on the level of formality required for the situation.
Did you know?
- To describe a very 'chill' or easygoing atmosphere, a speaker might use hayahay, which literally refers to a cool breeze or feeling refreshed.
- The concept of being 'chill' in a social sense is often tied to laag, which means wandering or hanging out with friends without a fixed destination.
- While relaks means 'relaxed', Bisaya speakers often use the word chill itself as a loanword, but they may add a Filipino-style suffix to create chill-chill lang, which emphasizes a continuous state of ease.
Examples in context
- Palihog, mangamuyo ko nga kalmado lang ta sa atong diskusyon.Please, let's stay calm in our discussion.
- Relaks lang ka pirme.You are always relaxed.
- Relaks kaayo siya nga tawo.He is a very easygoing person.
Example conversation
Jose and Maria are sitting in a quiet cafe.
- JoseMaria, relaks kaayo ang imong vibe karon.Maria, your vibe is very chill today.
- MariaSalamat, Jose. Gusto lang nako magpahulay.Thanks, Jose. I just want to rest.
- JoseMaayo na, ayaw pagdali-dali.That's good, don't rush.
- MariaOo, relaks lang gyud ko diri.Yes, I am just being chill here.
