Insomnio (en. Insomnia)

in-som-nio

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A condition that makes it difficult for a person to fall asleep or stay asleep.
Insomnia can lead to fatigue during the day.
Ang insomnio ay maaaring magdulot ng pagkapagod sa araw.
The inability to sleep well at night.
Many people suffer from insomnia due to stress.
Maraming tao ang nagdurusa sa insomnio dahil sa stress.

Etymology

From the Latin word 'insomnia', meaning 'lack of sleep'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

mental health issue
Sometimes insomnia is associated with emotional issues and mental health problems.
sakit sa pag-iisip

Related Words

hypersomnia
A condition of excessive sleep despite having enough resting hours.
hypersomnia
loss of sleep
A condition where a person cannot sleep properly.
pagkawala ng tulog

Slang Meanings

lack of sleep
Damn, I'm so stressed that I'm lacking sleep.
Grabe, ang taas ng stress ko, kaya nagkukulang ako sa tulog.
replaying memories at night
Sometimes I don't even know why I'm on that 'replaying memories at night' spree.
Minsan di ko na alam kung bakit ako nadiyeta sa 'pagbabalik ng alaala sa gabi'.
night of feelings
You know, it's like another night of feelings.
Alam mo na, parang ito na namang gabi ng damdamin.
night owl
I'm such a night owl, just working all night.
Sobrang taga-gabi na ako, kakatrabaho lang buong gabi.