Desmaya (en. Fainting)

des-ma-ya

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A state of unconsciousness or collapse of the body due to illness or extreme emotion.
When she saw her friend fall, she fainted from fear.
Nang makita niya ang kanyang kaibigan na nahulog, nagdesmaya siya sa sobrang takot.
Temporary unconsciousness due to exhaustion or inadequate nutrition.
After a long day at work, she fainted in her chair.
Matapos ang mahabang araw sa trabaho, nagdesmaya siya sa kanyang upuan.
A physical reaction that causes poor blood circulation.
Due to the heat, many people fainted outside.
Dahil sa init ng panahon, maraming tao ang nagdesmaya sa labas.

Etymology

Currently, from the Spanish 'desmayo'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

She fainted
She lost consciousness or collapsed due to extreme emotion or physical condition.
Nagdesmaya siya
Don't faint
Don't lose hope or consciousness.
Huwag magdesmaya

Related Words

illness
A health condition that can cause fainting.
sakit
stress
An emotional condition that can lead to fainting.
stress

Slang Meanings

a sudden collapse
She fainted from the exam results!
Naka-desmaya siya sa resulta ng exam!
lost consciousness
I fainted when I saw my ex with someone else.
Desmaya ako nung nakita ko 'yung ex ko na may iba na.
heartache
I fainted from the pain of being abandoned.
Desmaya ako sa ginawa niyang pang-aabandona.