Matulog (en. To sleep)
ma-tu-log
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
An action or process of bringing the body into a state of rest.
He wants to sleep early to rest.
Nais niyang matulog ng maaga upang makapagpahinga.
The state of being in a passive condition while the body is upright.
Sometimes he shakes in a dissertation and cannot sleep.
Minsan ay nanginginig siya sa dissertation at hindi nakatulog.
Etymology
from the root word 'tulog' meaning 'to sleep'
Common Phrases and Expressions
You should sleep now.
An invitation to rest.
Matulog ka na.
Sleep early.
Resting early for good health.
Matulog nang maaga.
Related Words
sleeping
The process of entering a state of sleep.
pagtulog
sleep
The state of being not awake.
tulog
Slang Meanings
sleeping like a dead log or with no effort at all
Wow, I fell asleep so quickly earlier, like a dead log.
Grabe, ang bilis ko matulog kanina, parang dead log lang.
sleeping together in one place (e.g., slumber party)
Let's have a sleepover, we'll all sleep in one room!
Mag-sleepover tayo, matulog tayo sa isang kwarto lahat!
nap or quick sleep
I'll just sleep for a bit, it's just a quick nap.
Sandali lang akong matutulog, quick nap lang.