Pahulay

rest; break; pause; to restnoun / verb

Alternative meanings

A time or action of stopping to recover energy, relax, or suspend an activity for a moment. It can also refer to a pause, recess, or physical rest.

Pronunciation

pah-HOO-lie

Root and affixes

Comes from hulay, respite or temporary relief, with pa- forming pahulay, rest, pause, or to rest.

Variants or conjugations

pahuway; will rest; rested; resting; resting place; respite

Related words and expressions

calm; sleep; work break; recess; resting place; body

Meaning and usage notes

Pahulay works for rest, break, pause, or repose. Pahuway is a common variant. For sleep, use tulog, although sleeping can also be a form of rest.