Mapuwing (en. Sleepy)

ma-pu-wing

Meaning & Definition

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adjective

Describes the condition of the body caused by lack of sleep.

Due to his intensive study, he was sleepy during class.

Sa kakabisa ng kanyang pag-aaral, siya ay mapuwing na sa oras ng klase.

Indicates the fatigue felt due to lack of rest.

I noticed he was sleepy after the long shift at work.

Nakita kong siya ay mapuwing matapos ang mahabang shift sa trabaho.

Gives a feeling of laziness or inactivity due to fatigue.

He often feels sleepy after activities at school.

Madalas siyang mapuwing pagkatapos ng mga aktibidad sa paaralan.

Derived from the root word 'puyat' meaning lack of sleep.

I'm going to sleep, I'm feeling sleepy.

Indicates the need to sleep due to drowsiness.

Tulog na ako, mapuwing na ako.

Because of being sleepy, I need to rest.

Expresses the need for rest because of sleepiness.

Dahil sa mapuwing, kailangan kong magpahinga.

insomnia

The condition of lacking sleep.

puyat

tired

Condition of being exhausted or fatigued.

pagod

Look at me, I look like a panda because I'm so teary-eyed!

I'm allergic again, I'm so teary-eyed and watery-eyed!

Naka-allergy na naman ako, sobrang mapa-tingin ako at mapuwing!

I'm crying, I'm as watery-eyed as a result of the pollen.

When dust is around, I really get teary-eyed.

Kapag nandiyan ang alikabok, talagang mapuwing ako.