Bangungot (en. Nightmare)
ba-ngun-got
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A frightening dream that causes fear or distress.
He woke up trembling from his nightmare.
Siya ay nagising na nanginginig mula sa kanyang bangungot.
An experience encountered during sleep often associated with intense fear or anxiety.
Children often have nightmares that cause them to cry at night.
Ang mga bata ay madalas na may bangungot na nagiging sanhi ng kanilang pag-iyak sa gabi.
Etymology
from the words 'wake' and 'grip'
Common Phrases and Expressions
Received a nightmare
Had a bad dream.
Nakatanggap ng bangungot
Related Words
dream
A series of creations or images experienced by a person while asleep.
panaginip
fear
An emotion caused by danger or threat.
takot
Slang Meanings
Extremely scared or bad dream.
Wow, my nightmare last night really shocked me!
Grabe, ang bangungot ko kagabi, nagulat talaga ako!
Nightmare related to death.
My nightmare was about dead people, it was scary!
Ang bangungot ko ay tungkol sa mga patay na tao, nakakakaba!
Bad experience while sleeping.
It felt like a nightmare in my sleep, so chaotic!
Parang bangungot ang aking nasa tulog, sobrang gulo!