Ngulughoy (en. Snooze)

/ŋuˈluɡhoɪ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A short nap or dozing off while waiting.

While waiting for the bus, Tom dozed off in his seat.

Habang naghihintay sa bus, si Tom ay nag-ngulughoy sa kanyang upuan.

A temporary lowering of awareness or consciousness.

His dozing lasted a few seconds before he woke up.

Ang kanyang ngulughoy ay nagtagal ng mga takdang segundo bago siya nagising.

just dozing off

A phrase indicating that someone is dozing off or not in a hurry.

ngulughoy lang

sleep

A state of rest where the body and mind rejuvenate.

tulog

a party that feels like a laid-back gathering

Dude, this party is so cool, it feels just like a chill hangout, so much fun!

Dude, ang angas ng party na to, parang ngulughoy lang, ang saya!

just to hang out or relax

No pressure, we’re just chilling, like a casual get-together!

Walang pressure, chill lang tayo, parang ngulughoy!