Tagalog Word of the Day
hintay
/hin-TAY/ • verb — 14th of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: to wait
Examples
- Hintayin mo ako sa labas.
(Wait for me outside.) - Hintay ka lang, kukunin ko ang susi.
(Just wait a moment, I'll get the key.) - Hintayan natin siya bago umalis.
(Let's wait for them before leaving.)
Synonyms
- maghintay
- antayin
Use 'hintay' when asking someone to pause or stay in place until something happens. For polite or habitual forms, you can use 'maghintay' (to wait) or imperatives like 'hintay ka' (you wait). For a short wait, speakers often say 'sandali' or 'sandali lang' (just a moment).
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Recent Words
| Date | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-18 | lugar | place; location |
| 2026-04-17 | tulong | help; assistance; aid |
| 2026-04-16 | oras | time (clock time or a specific time of day) |
| 2026-04-15 | umalis | to leave; to go away from a place |
| 2026-04-13 | tulog | sleep; the state of sleeping; to sleep |
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