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
to take a rest or nap
Alright, I will take a nap this afternoon.
Sige, magpapaantok na ako sa hapon.
just relax or take it easy
Just take a nap, let's just chill here.
Magpaantok ka na lang, chill lang tayo dito.
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.