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    Makapagpaantok (en. To induce sleep)

    /makapagpaʔaŋtok/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    Expresses the ability or possibility to induce sleep.
    Warm milk can induce sleep in people.
    Ang mainit na gatas ay makapagpaantok sa mga tao.
    A process or step that offers an opportunity for sleep.
    Reading a book before sleeping can induce sleep for me.
    Ang pagbasa ng libro bago matulog ay makapagpaantok sa akin.

    Etymology

    from the words 'makapag' and 'paantok'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to induce sleep in children
    to cause drowsiness in children
    makapagpaantok ng mga bata

    Related Words

    drowsiness
    feeling sleepy or drowsy.
    paantok
    sleep
    the process of losing consciousness for a certain period.
    pagtulog

    Slang Meanings

    just relax or take it easy
    Just take a nap, let's just chill here.
    Magpaantok ka na lang, chill lang tayo dito.
    to take a rest or nap
    Alright, I will take a nap this afternoon.
    Sige, magpapaantok na ako sa hapon.
    to be able to sleep or feel sleepy
    Just coffee, I feel like I want to nap in a corner.
    Kape na lang, parang gusto ko na makapagpaantok sa isang tabi.