Pagaantok (en. Drowsiness)

pa-gan-tok

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The condition of being drowsy or the desire to sleep.
I felt drowsy while studying at night.
Naramdaman ko ang pagaantok habang nag-aaral sa gabi.
Difficulty in staying awake or alert.
Drowsiness can be caused by lack of sleep.
Ang pagaantok ay maaaring dulot ng kakulangan sa tulog.
A possible effect of taking certain medications.
Avoid drowsiness while driving after taking medication.
Iwasan ang pagaantok sa pagmamaneho pagkatapos uminom ng gamot.

Etymology

root word: drowsiness

Common Phrases and Expressions

Feeling drowsy
Indicates that a person is feeling sleepy.
May pagaantok

Related Words

sleep
The process of resting or rejuvenating the body and mind.
pagtulog
fatigue
A state of tiredness or lack of energy.
pagod

Slang Meanings

eagerness to sleep
I'm so sleepy, I've done a lot of projects for later.
Sobrang pagaantok na ako, ang dami kong ginawang proyekto mamaya.
extreme tiredness
I stayed up late last night, that's why I'm so sleepy now.
Nakapagpuyat ako kagabi kaya sobrang pagaantok ko ngayon.
regret for oversleeping
I want to rest, but I shouldn't use my sleepiness as an excuse to be absent.
Gusto kong magpahinga, pero di ko dapat gawing dahilan ang pagaantok ko para mag-absent.