ginhawa
The English word comfort can be translated into Tagalog as ginhawa.
ginhawa is used to describe physical ease, relief from pain or a sense of well-being and prosperity.
Meaning: cause of relief or satisfaction (noun)
Which one should you use?
While ginhawa refers to the state of comfort or relief, the word aliw is used when referring to emotional comfort or consolation.
Did you know?
- The root of ginhawa is actually the word for 'breath'. To feel comfort is, quite literally, to feel the ease of breathing.
- Because it is rooted in the concept of 'breath', the word ginhawa is used in many Philippine languages to describe the 'soul' or the very essence of 'life'.
Examples in context
- Naghahangad tayong lahat ng ginhawa.We all seek comfort.This sentence shows how people express a universal desire for ginhawa.Tatoeba #11447351 by qwertzu, translation #4501974 by CK
- Gusto ko ng komportableng kama.I want a comfortable bed.
- Ang pagsulat ay aking pampaaliw.Writing is my comfort.
- Nahanap ko ang kaginhawahan sa piling mo.I found comfort in your presence.
- Laging magpakahalaga sa sarili mong kaginhawahan.Always value your own comfort.
- Kailangan ko ng kalinga.I need care/comfort.
- Ramdam ko ang ginhawa sa wakas.I feel relief at last.
- Ang malamig na tubig ay nagbibigay ng ginhawa.The cold water provides comfort.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Jasmine and Mark are resting after a long day of work.
- JasmineSa wakas, nakaramdam din ako ng ginhawa.Finally, I feel some comfort.
- MarkTotoo 'yan, Jasmine. Pagod na pagod na ako.That's true, Jasmine. I am so tired.
- JasmineMasarap talaga ang magpahinga pagkatapos ng trabaho.It's really nice to rest after work.
- MarkOo, ito ang pinakahihintay kong ginhawa.Yes, this is the comfort I've been waiting for.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ginhawa, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
