Pampasigla (en. Stimulant)

/pam.pa.sig.la/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An item, substance, or any action that causes liveliness or energy.
Coffee is a stimulant that people often drink in the morning.
Ang kape ay isang pampasigla na karaniwang iniinom ng mga tao sa umaga.
A common medication or product used to provide energy.
There are stimulant medications prescribed by doctors for patients with low energy.
May mga pampasigla na gamot na inireseta ng doktor para sa mga pasyenteng may mababang enerhiya.
Anything that encourages or uplifts a person’s feelings.
Beautiful music can be a stimulant for our spirits.
Ang magandang musika ay maaaring maging pampasigla sa ating kalooban.

Etymology

root word: sigla

Common Phrases and Expressions

body stimulant
Something that gives energy or strength to the body.
pampasigla ng katawan
mind stimulant
Activities or things that stimulate the mind to be active.
pampasigla ng isip

Related Words

energizing drink
A drink containing ingredients that provide energy.
pampasiglang inumin
invigoration
The process of becoming lively or energized.
pagsigla

Slang Meanings

energy booster
I need an energy booster to study well.
Kailangan ko ng pampasigla para makapag-aral ng mabuti.
pick-me-up
I had coffee earlier as a pick-me-up, but it still doesn't seem enough.
Nag-coffee ako kanina bilang pampasigla, pero parang hindi parin sapat.
energizer
He is the energizer of the group, always chill and happy.
Siya ang pampasigla ng grupo, laging chill at masaya.
life of the party
When Mark is around, he is the life of the party, you can't help but have fun.
Kapag andiyan si Mark, siya ang pampasigla ng lahat, hindi mo maiwasan ang magsaya.