Nakaaantok (en. Sleepy)
/na.kā.an.tok/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
adjective
A state where a person feels sleepy or has the desire to sleep.
He is lying on the couch and feels sleepy.
Nakahiga siya sa couch at nakakaantok siya.
Being involved in a situation that causes fatigue leading to sleepiness.
A long day at work left him feeling sleepy.
Ang mahabang araw sa trabaho ay nagdulot sa kanya ng nakakaantok na pakiramdam.
Etymology
Derived from the root words 'nakaka' and 'antok'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
sleepy weather
A situation or condition that induces sleepiness.
nakakaantok na panahon
Related Words
sleepiness
The state of having the desire to sleep.
antok
fatigue
A state of weakness that often causes sleepiness.
pagod
Slang Meanings
Too lazy to wake up
Wow, that lecture is really making me sleepy, it's hard to focus.
Grabe, nakakaantok talaga yung lecture, ang hirap mag-focus.
Feels like wanting to sleep
Oh no, this is making me sleepy, when will we finish?
Naku, nakakaantok na 'to, kailan ba tayo matatapos?
So bored
This is so boring, it's making me sleepy!
Nakakaantok na kasi ang boring ng palabas na 'to!