Insomniya (en. Insomnia)
/in-som-nya/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A condition where a person has difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep.
Because of insomnia, she does not get enough sleep.
Dahil sa insomniya, hindi siya nakakakuha ng sapat na tulog.
Can be caused by stress, anxiety, or other health issues.
His insomnia is caused by excessive stress at work.
Ang kanyang insomniya ay dulot ng labis na stress sa trabaho.
A long-term sleep problem that lasts for several weeks or more.
Insomnia should be treated if it has become chronic.
Ang insomniya ay dapat gamutin kung ito ay naging pangmatagalan.
Etymology
From the English word 'insomnia'
Common Phrases and Expressions
has insomnia
Having the condition of difficulties in sleeping.
may insomniya
Related Words
sleeplessness
The lack of sufficient sleep in a night.
pagk sleeplessness
Slang Meanings
Wide awake or unable to sleep.
Yesterday, I was insomniac, so I looked for Netflix because I had nowhere to go because of being so awake.
Kahapon, insomniya ako, kaya naghanap ako ng Netflix para wala akong mapuntahan sa sobrang puyat.
No sleep.
Wow, I'm really insomniac, I've been without sleep for three days!
Grabe, insomniya na ako, tatlong araw na akong walang tulog!
Wide awake even at night.
When you're insomniac, no matter what you do, you're still awake!
Kapag insomniya ka, kahit anong gawin mo, gising ka parin!