Ohiya (en. To wake up)

/oʊˈhiː.jə/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of awakening from sleep.
The day came when she reached the time when she needed to be woken up.
Dumating ang araw na siya ay umabot sa oras na kailangan siyang ohiyain.
The state of being awake or conscious.
After a long sleep, he felt pleasure in his awakening.
Matapos ang mahabang pagtulog, nakaramdam siya ng sarap sa kanyang ohiya.
Returning to consciousness from the state of sleep.
The birds wake people in the morning.
Ang mga ibon ay ohiyain ang mga tao sa umaga.

Etymology

Ancient Tagalog language

Common Phrases and Expressions

wake up now
the notion that one needs to wake up
ohiya na

Related Words

awake
The state of not sleeping.
gising
sleep
The state of resting during the hours of not being awake.
pagtulog

Slang Meanings

Buddy or squad
Come on, ohiya! The game just started.
Sama ka na, ohiya! Kaka-simula pa lang ng laro.
Dude or playmate
Yo, dude! What's up?
Yo, ohiya! Anong balita?
Friend
Even though we haven't seen each other in a while, you're still my friend!
Kahit matagal na tayong hindi nagkikita, ohiya pa rin!