mag-relax
The Tagalog phrase for relax is mag-relax.
The term mag-relax is a colloquial way to say to rest and become relieved of stress. It uses a hyphen to combine a Tagalog prefix with an English loanword.
Meaning: (intransitive) to rest and become relieved of stress (verb)
Which one should you use?
The form relaks is an informal way to say relax. You may also use the informal phrases relaks ka lang or relax lang to convey the same meaning.
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb mag-relax conjugates as follows: the past tense is nag-relax, the present progressive is nagre-relax and the future tense is magre-relax.
Did you know?
- Filipinos may use the word petix in slang to describe 'relaxing' specifically by avoiding work or slacking off on the job.
- Depending on the tone, relaks ka lang can sound dismissive or condescending if said to someone who is genuinely distressed.
- To express a deep, soulful relaxation or peace, a speaker might use pagpapahinga, which implies a more profound state of recovery than the colloquial mag-relax.
Examples in context
- Sabihin mo sa iyong boss na magpahinga ka muna bago magpatuloy sa trabaho.Tell your boss that you should take a break before continuing your work.
- Magandang magpahinga pagkatapos ng aktibidad sa opisina.It's good to rest after office activities.
- Tulungan kita sa pag-aayos ng bahay mamaya. Relaks lang tayo ngayon.I'll help you tidy up the house later. Let's just relax for now.
- Ayos lang yan, relaks lang.It's okay, just relax.
- Gusto kong mag-relax sa beach.I want to relax at the beach.
- Kailangan mong mag-relax pagkatapos ng trabaho.You need to relax after work.
- Mag-relax muna tayo bago tayo umalis.Let's relax first before we leave.
Example conversation
Ricardo and Jasmine are talking at a coffee shop.
- RicardoJasmine, mag-relax ka muna dito.Jasmine, just relax here for a while.
- JasmineSalamat, Ricardo. Medyo pagod ako.Thanks, Ricardo. I'm a bit tired.
- RicardoMabuti pang mag-relax ka muna.It is better if you relax first.
- JasmineOo, kailangan ko talagang mag-relax.Yes, I really need to relax.
