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    Kumisig (en. To awaken)

    /kuˈmi.sig/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    A verb meaning to arise or wake up from sleep.
    When he awoke, he saw that it was already morning.
    Nang kumisig siya, nakita niyang umaga na.
    The act of changing state from sleep to wakefulness.
    Sometimes I find it hard to wake up in the morning.
    Minsan nahihirapan akong kumisig sa umaga.
    Returning to consciousness or alertness.
    He needs to wake up and prepare for his work.
    Kailangan niyang kumisig at maghanda para sa kanyang trabaho.

    Etymology

    Tagalog word; possibly derived from 'kumisi' meaning 'to rise' or 'to lift'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    wake up early
    to rise early in the morning.
    kumisig nang maaga
    wake up on time
    to awaken at the designated time.
    kumisig sa tamang oras

    Related Words

    awake
    The state of being without sleep or having awareness.
    gising
    sleep
    The state of sleeping or lack of awareness.
    tulog

    Slang Meanings

    stay strong
    Just hold on, nothing is impossible in life.
    Kumisik ka lang, walang imposible sa buhay.
    to fight back
    You need to stand your ground in this fight, bro.
    Kailangan mong kumisig sa laban na 'to, bro.
    to be resilient
    Stay strong, don't give up in the face of difficulties.
    Kumising ka, huwag kang susuko sa gitna ng hirap.