magpalamig
The Tagalog way to say 'chill' is magpalamig.
magpalamig is used to describe the act of becoming calm, relaxed or easygoing.
Meaning: calm, relaxed, easygoing (adj)
Which one should you use?
You might use Chill lang to mean 'just chill' in a more casual context or Magpahinga ka muna when suggesting someone 'take a rest for now'.
Did you know?
- If someone is being too intense, a Filipino might suggest palamigin ang ulo, which translates to 'cool the head', a much more graphic way of saying 'chill out'.
- In the Philippines, 'chilling' often involves tambay, a term for hanging out aimlessly on a street corner or porch. The word comes from the English 'stand by'.
- When Filipinos tell someone to chill lang during a conflict, they are often performing pakikisama, the cultural value of maintaining social harmony and avoiding confrontation.
Examples in context
- Kailangang magpalamig ni Tom.Tom needs to chill.This sentence shows how to use magpalamig to express that someone needs to chill.Tatoeba #11789431 by qwertzu, translation #4501150 by CK
- Chill lang, malalampasan din natin ang problema na 'yan.Just chill, we'll overcome that problem.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Christina and Jose are talking about their weekend plans.
- ChristinaAno ang plano mo bukas, Jose?What is your plan tomorrow, Jose?
- JoseGusto ko lang magpalamig sa bahay.I just want to chill at home.
- ChristinaPwede akong sumama sa iyo.I can join you.
- JoseSige, welcome ka rito, Christina.Sure, you are welcome here, Christina.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
