Pagdilat (en. Opening of the eyes)

pag-di-lat

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The act of opening the eyes from a state of sleep.
After a long night, his opening of the eyes was followed by the sunrise.
Pagkatapos ng mahabang gabi, ang kanyang pagdilat ay kasunod ng sikat ng araw.
The process of awakening from sleep.
The opening of the children’s eyes is a sign that they are ready to study.
Ang pagdilat ng mga bata ay tanda na sila ay handa nang mag-aral.
A symbol of a new beginning or change.
His awakening to the truth brought significant changes in his life.
Ang kanyang pagdilat sa katotohanan ay nagdala ng malaking pagbabago sa kanyang buhay.

Etymology

The word 'pagdilat' comes from the root word 'dilat' which means opening of the eyes or awakening.

Common Phrases and Expressions

earlier awakening
The early rising or opening of the eyes in the morning.
mas maaga ang pagdilat

Related Words

open
The opening of the eyes or the state of being awake.
dilat
sleep
The state of not being awake or the act of resting.
pagtulog

Slang Meanings

wakefulness
When I woke up, they were already there.
Pagka-pagdilat ko, andiyan na sila.
opening of the eyes
Quickly opening my eyes, even though I was tired.
Mabilis na pagdilat, kahit pagod pa ako.
dreams coming true
It all started when my mind opened up to reality.
Nagsimula ang lahat sa pagdilat ng aking isip sa realidad.