Bangungutin (en. To be visited by a nightmare)

/baŋuˈɡutin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A condition of waking from deep sleep accompanied by fear or unease.

He became a bangungutin every early morning which made it hard for him to sleep peacefully.

Naging bangungutin siya tuwing madaling araw kung kaya't nahirapan siyang matulog nang matiwasay.

An experience of having a bad dream that causes anxiety or fear.

Children often experience bangungutin after watching a scary movie.

Ang mga bata ay madalas na nakakaranas ng bangungutin pagkatapos manood ng nakakatakot na pelikula.

From the word 'bangon' meaning 'to wake up' and '-utin' indicating suffering or having an ailment.

Don't let nightmares get to you!

A reminder not to worry or be afraid of nightmares.

Huwag kang magbangungutin!

nightmare

The condition of bad dreams or fear during the night.

bangungot

to have a scary or disturbing dream

You might have a nightmare from eating bagoong before sleeping.

Baka bangungutin ka sa sobrang pagkain ng bagoong bago matulog.

to experience an unexpected bad situation

You might encounter bad vibes at school if you don’t study.

Baka bangungutin ka ng bad vibes sa school kapag hindi ka nag-aral.