Alimpungat (en. Drowsy)

/aˈlimpuŋɡat/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Floating in the level of awareness; not fully awake.
He is still drowsy while driving.
Siya ay alimpungat pa habang nagmamaneho.
A state of being foggy-minded or with fleeting thoughts.
In a drowsy state, it's hard to make decisions.
Sa alimpungat na estado, mahirap ang magdesisyon.

Etymology

Originating from the root word 'limpungat' meaning not fully awake from sleep.

Common Phrases and Expressions

drowsy state
State of not being fully awake.
alimpungat na estado

Related Words

awake
The state of being fully awake and alert.
gising
sleep
The state of rest for the body and mind.
tulog

Slang Meanings

Hard to think or struggling to come up with ideas.
Wow, I was so alimpungat in class earlier, I couldn't process what the teacher was saying.
Grabe, alimpungat ako sa klase kanina, hindi ko ma-process yung sinabi ng teacher.
So tired or hit by sleepiness that you don’t know what to do.
I'm so tired, I'm alimpungat, I just went to hang out in the bathroom.
Pagod na ako, alimpungat na ako kaya naglayas na lang ako sa banyo.
Losing focus or unable to concentrate.
Oh no, I'm alimpungat while studying, it feels like I'm not myself.
Naku, alimpungat ako habang nag-aaral, parang wala sa sarili.