Nakatinggal (en. To remain awake)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

A form of verb meaning to remain in a state of being awake.

Maria has fallen asleep but she is still awake and reading a book.

Nakatulog na si Maria ngunit siya ay nakatinggal pa rin at nagbabasa ng libro.

Having awareness or consciousness despite the evening.

Many people stay awake during the festivals for the celebration.

Maraming tao ang nakatinggal sa mga piyesta para sa kasiyahan.

to stay awake at night

to remain or be awake during the night

nakatinggal sa gabi

to stay up late

An action of delaying sleep or not sleeping.

nagpupuyat

awake

A state of awareness or not sleeping.

gising

just standing by or observing as if doing nothing

He was just standing at the corner while my classmate was busy studying.

Nakatinggal lang siya sa kanto habang ang testmate ko ay abala na sa pag-aaral.

distracted or unable to concentrate

I was zoning out while the professor was lecturing, so I didn't understand the lesson.

Nakatinggal ako habang nagle-lecture ang professor, hindi ko na tuloy naintindihan ang lesson.

lost in thought or indifferent to the surroundings

She was staring out the window, thinking deeply as if she didn't care about the world.

Nakatinggal siya sa bintana, nag-iisip nang tila wala siyang pakialam sa mundo.