Makapagantok (en. To make sleepy)

/makapag-antok/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb that expresses the ability to induce sleepiness or drowsiness in a person.
Warm milk can make children sleepy at night.
Ang mainit na gatas ay makapagantok sa mga bata sa gabi.
A verb used to describe the effect of inducing sleep.
Fatigue and medication can make him sleepy.
Ang pagod at mga gamot ay makapagantok sa kanya.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to induce sleep at the right time
to sleep at the right time
makapagantok sa takdang oras

Related Words

drowsiness
A state of feeling the desire to sleep.
antok
fatigue
A condition of tiredness that leads to sleepiness.
pagod

Slang Meanings

to be able to sleep
The party is so fun, but I feel like I can fall asleep now.
Ang saya-saya ng party, pero parang makapagantok na ako.
making oneself sleepy
Oh no, I thought the quiz would be finished, so I'm just making myself sleepy here.
Naku, akala ko matatapos na ang quiz, kaya ako nagpapaantok lang dito.
everyone wants to sleep
It's too boring here, everyone really wants to fall asleep.
Masyado nang boring dito, gusto na talaga ng lahat na makapagantok.
becoming sleepy
When I study for too long, I really start to get sleepy.
Pag nag-aaral ako ng sobrang haba, napapaantok talaga ako.