Katog (en. Snooze)

/kaˈtog/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A state of rest or short sleep.
He dozed off while waiting.
Nakatulog siya ng katog habang nag-aantay.
The sound of the body or joints snapping while waking.
I heard a crack from his body when he got up.
Nakarinig ako ng katog mula sa kanyang katawan nang siya'y bumangon.
verb
To take a short or quick nap.
I dozed off during lunch.
Nagkatog ako sa oras ng tanghalian.

Common Phrases and Expressions

snooze for a bit
To rest or sleep briefly.
katog muna

Related Words

sleep
A state of rest where the person sleeping loses consciousness.
tulog
rest
A period of not doing activities or work to recharge.
pahinga

Slang Meanings

Super tired or sleeping so deeply that one can't wake up.
Wow, I'm really katog from work, I feel like I don't want to see the sun.
Grabe, katog na ako sa trabaho, parang ayaw na magpakita sa araw.
A funny way of saying that someone has a hoarse or tired voice.
I’m katog because I’ve been talking all day, I sound like someone else is talking to me.
Nagkatog kasi ako buong araw, parang may ibang tao na kumausap sa akin.