Magpahinga tayo pagkatapos ng gawain.

Let us rest after the task.

Breakdown of Magpahinga tayo pagkatapos ng gawain.

• tayo: us
• pagkatapos: after
• magpahinga: to rest
• gawain: the task

Questions & Answers about Magpahinga tayo pagkatapos ng gawain.

What kind of sentence is Magpahinga tayo—a command or a suggestion?

It’s an inclusive imperative: roughly “Let’s rest.” It invites the listener(s) to join the speaker. Depending on tone and context, it can feel like a gentle suggestion or a directive.

Why is it tayo and not kami?

Tayo = “we” including the person spoken to. Kami = “we” excluding the person spoken to. Because you’re inviting your listener to rest with you, tayo is correct.

What does the prefix mag- in magpahinga do?

It forms an actor-focus verb from the root pahinga (“rest”). Magpahinga means “to rest,” and in the imperative it works as “Rest!” or “Let’s rest” when paired with tayo.

Can I move the time phrase to the front?

Yes. Pagkatapos ng gawain, magpahinga tayo. Fronting the time phrase is common and adds light emphasis to the sequence.

Why is it ng in pagkatapos ng gawain, not nang?

Use ng to mark a following noun (“after + [noun]”): pagkatapos ng gawain. Use nang as a conjunction (“when/so that”) or before adverbs: Nang matapos ang gawain…; tumakbo nang mabilis.

Is gawain the same as trabaho?

Not exactly. Gawain = task/activity/duty (neutral to formal). Trabaho = work/job (everyday, job-related). Both are fine: Magpahinga tayo pagkatapos ng gawain/trabaho. For schoolwork you might also hear takdang-aralin (assignment).

How do I make this softer or more polite?

Add particles and politeness markers: Magpahinga muna po tayo. Variants: Magpahinga na lang muna tayo. Magpahinga na tayo pagkatapos ng gawain. Meanings: muna = for now/first, na = now/already, na lang = just (it’s fine to just).

Can I say “after we’re done (here/with this)” instead of naming the task?

Yes. Pagkatapos natin, magpahinga tayo. More specific: Pagkatapos natin dito, magpahinga tayo. / Pagkatapos nating gawin ito, magpahinga tayo. Note natin (inclusive “we”) aligns with tayo.

How would I say it if I only want the listener to rest?

Singular informal: Magpahinga ka pagkatapos ng gawain. Polite or plural: Magpahinga po kayo pagkatapos ng gawain. Plain plural “you”: Magpahinga kayo pagkatapos ng gawain.

What’s the difference between Magpahinga tayo and Magpapahinga tayo?

• Magpahinga tayo: inclusive imperative/suggestion (“Let’s rest”).
• Magpapahinga tayo: future contemplated (“We will take a rest”), more like scheduling or describing a plan than inviting.

Is there a way to say “let’s make someone rest” or “let’s rest [something]”?

Yes, use different verbs:

• Make someone rest: Pagpahingahin natin siya pagkatapos ng gawain.
• Rest something (e.g., voice/feet): Ipahinga natin ang boses/paa pagkatapos ng gawain.

Any pronunciation tips?

• Magpahinga: pa-HIN-ga (the ng is one sound [ŋ], as in “sing”).
• tayo: TA-yo.
• pagkatapos: pag-ka-TA-pos.
• gawain: ga-wa-IN (final -in is its own syllable).

How do I make “tasks” plural?

Add mga: pagkatapos ng mga gawain = “after the tasks.”

Other natural ways to say “after”?

• Matapos ang gawain, magpahinga tayo. (more formal)
• Pagkaraan ng gawain, magpahinga tayo. (formal/literary)
• Pagkatapos, magpahinga tayo. or Tapos, magpahinga tayo. (“Afterwards,” with no noun after it)

Can I drop ng and say pagkatapos gawain?

No. After pagkatapos, use ng before a common noun: pagkatapos ng gawain.

Difference between Pagkatapos ng gawain and Kapag tapos na ang gawain?

Both can introduce the same idea, but:

• Pagkatapos ng gawain is a prepositional time phrase.
• Kapag tapos na ang gawain (or more verb-like Kapag natapos ang gawain) is a full “when”-clause and can sound slightly more conditional.

Is there a difference between pagkatapos and pagkatapos ng?

Yes. Pagkatapos alone means “afterwards” and stands by itself: Pagkatapos, magpahinga tayo. Pagkatapos ng must be followed by a noun: Pagkatapos ng gawain…

Where do particles like muna, na, rin, po go?

They usually follow the first element (the verb here). Natural: Magpahinga muna tayo pagkatapos ng gawain. Also fine: Magpahinga na tayo… Magpahinga tayo muna… is less common in neutral order.

How do I say “let’s rest for a bit”?

Use saglit/sandali and/or muna: Magpahinga muna tayo saglit. / Saglit tayong magpahinga pagkatapos ng gawain.

Is the sentence formal or casual? Any stylistic variants?

Neutral. More formal/polite: Tayo’y magpahinga pagkatapos ng gawain. Casual: Pagkatapos ng gawain, pahinga muna tayo. Adding po makes it polite in conversation: Magpahinga muna po tayo.