Mapatulog (en. To put to sleep)

/ma.pa.tu.log/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb meaning to put someone or an animal to sleep.
I need to put my baby to sleep before leaving.
Kailangan kong mapatulog ang aking sanggol bago umalis.
Refers to the process of inducing sleep in someone.
But she wasn't able to be put to sleep by her mother.
Ngunit hindi siya nakuha ng mapatulog ng kanyang ina.
Expresses the activity of falling into a deep sleep.
The children have been put to sleep in their room for a long time.
Matagal nang mapatulog ang mga bata sa kanilang kuwarto.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'patulog' which means 'to put to sleep' or 'to lay down'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

sleeping child
a child that has been put to sleep or is asleep.
mapatulog na bata

Related Words

sleep
A state of rest where the body and mind recuperate.
tulog
deep sleep
A deep and peaceful sleep.
himbing

Slang Meanings

to fall asleep quickly or easily
The heat of the weather makes everyone just want to fall asleep.
Ang init ng panahon, kaya ang lahat ay mapatulog na lang.
to rest or sleep without worrying about anything
After a long day, I just want to sleep without any worries.
Pagkatapos ng mahabang araw, gusto ko na lang mapatulog.
to doze off or fall asleep unexpectedly
The meeting is over, and it feels like we might just doze off.
Natapos na ang meeting, at parang mapatulog na kami.