Matulugan (en. To fall asleep)

/ma-tu-lu-gan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

The state of being asleep.

While we were sitting side by side on the sofa, I fell asleep without realizing it.

Habang magkatabi kami sa sofa, nagmatulugan ako nang hindi namamalayan.

The process of transitioning from being awake to being asleep.

I need to fall asleep early because I have work tomorrow.

Kailangan kong magmatulugan nang maaga dahil may pasok ako bukas.

A state of fatigue that causes drowsiness or tiredness.

After a long day, he fell asleep on his bed.

Matapos ang mahabang araw, nagmatulugan siya sa kanyang kama.

Derived from the root word 'tulog' meaning 'rest' or 'to sleep'

to go to sleep

the intention to sleep or to obtain the necessary kind of rest.

magmatulog

sleep

The state of having rest or temporarily losing consciousness.

tulog

rest

The time or period of recovery from fatigue or stress.

pahinga

You might just sleep with him/her.

You two are having such a great conversation, looks like you might just fall asleep next to him/her.

Ang ganda ng kwentuhan niyo, mukhang matutulog ka na lang sa kanya ah.

You seem to be getting along well, that's why you're always together.

You two are so sweet, you might just end up sleeping together!

Ang sweet niyo, parang matutulugan mo na siya!

To become comfortable or close to someone.

You two clicked so fast, it’s like you’re already friends.

Ang bilis ninyong nag-matulungan, parang magkakaibigan na kayo.