Agawtulog (en. Sleeplessness)

/ə.gaw.tu.lɔg/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A condition where a person cannot sleep or experiences disturbances in sleep.
Because of his thoughts, he struggled to sleep and experienced sleeplessness.
Dahil sa kanyang mga iniisip, siya ay nahirapang makatulog at nagdanas ng agawtulog.
A state of sleep deprivation in a person, possibly caused by stress or anxiety.
Sleeplessness is commonly experienced by students during exam time.
Ang agawtulog ay karaniwang nararanasan ng mga mag-aaral sa panahon ng pagsusulit.

Etymology

The word 'agawtulog' is a combination of 'agaw' and 'tulog'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

sleeplessness
the state of feeling extremely tired yet unable to sleep.
nag-aagawtulog

Related Words

insomnia
A condition of not being able to sleep well or adequately.
insomnia
stress
An emotional or physical response to challenges and pressures.
stress

Slang Meanings

Often sleepless from too much happiness or excitement.
We had so much fun at the concert last night, we lost sleep!
Ang dami ng agawtulog namin sa concert kanina, ang saya!
Longing for deep sleep but unable to due to other thoughts.
I was so restless last night because of school problems.
Sobrang agawtulog ako kagabi dahil sa mga problema sa school.