Maganlaw (en. To wake up)

/maɡanˈlaw/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of waking or rousing.
You need to wake up early so you won’t be late for class.
Kailangan mong maganlaw ng maaga para hindi ka mahuli sa klase.
The process of becoming alert from sleep.
Waking up in the morning is important to start a productive day.
Ang maganlaw sa umaga ay mahalaga upang magsimula ng produktibong araw.
The deviation from the state of being sleepy.
Sometimes, it’s hard to wake up after a long night of sleep.
Minsan, mahirap maganlaw pagkatapos ng mahabang gabi ng pagtulog.

Etymology

Derived from the words 'maga' meaning to awake or to rouse and 'law' which means spread or expand.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Let's wake up.
A statement inviting others to wake up or prepare.
Mag-anlaw tayo.
Wake up early.
An instruction to wake up early.
Mag-anlaw ng maaga.

Related Words

awake
A state of being not asleep.
gising
waking up
The process of coming out of the state of sleep.
paggising

Slang Meanings

big or excessive
The big storm brought a lot of rain.
Ang maganlaw na bagyo ay nagdala ng maraming ulan.
extravagant or fancy
Wow, their party is so extravagant, there's so much food!
Grabe, ang maganlaw ng party nila, ang daming pagkain!
unique or special
This place has a unique vibe, it seems like there are secrets happening.
Iba ang maganlaw na vibe dito, parang may mga sikretong nangyayari.