Gisingin (en. Wake up)
gi-si-gin
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb meaning to cause someone to wake up from sleep.
Wake the children up for breakfast.
Gisingin mo ang mga bata para sa almusal.
Encouraging someone to be aware or awake in a situation.
Let's awaken his interest in reading.
Gisingin natin ang kanyang interes sa pagbabasa.
The process of removing a person's state from sleep.
I am often woken by the alarm every morning.
Madalas akong gisingin ng alarma tuwing umaga.
Etymology
From the word 'gising' meaning 'to wake up' and the suffix '-in' which indicates action.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Awaken the feelings
To inspire or evoke emotions in someone.
Gisingin ang damdamin
Related Words
awake
The state of being awake or not asleep.
gising
implementation
The activity of awakening or drawing attention.
pagsasagawa
Slang Meanings
waking up guard
I tried waking him up since morning, but he's still not getting up.
Pina-gising ko siya mula umaga, pero hindi pa rin nagigising.
wake up, wake up
Wake up already, don't sleep there!
Gising-gising na, 'wag ka nang matulog diyan!
fully awake
I'm fully awake with excitement from the news!
Gising na gising na ako sa excitement ng balita!
get up now!
Get up now! We all have things to do.
Bangon na! Lahat tayo may mga gagawin.