Pampatumal (en. Soporific)

pɐmpɐ.tumɐl

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Means having the ability to induce sleepiness.
Sleep-inducing medicines are often used for insomnia.
Ang mga gamot na pampatumal ay kadalasang ginagamit para sa insomnia.
Refers to things that cause fatigue or drowsiness.
The soporific he took caused him excessive sleepiness.
Ang pampatumal na kanyang ininom ay nagdulot ng labis na antok sa kanya.
An adjective that describes a quality or trait related to sleep.
The surrounding sounds become soporific when it gets dark.
Ang mga tunog sa paligid ay nagiging pampatumal kapag madilim na.

Etymology

From the word 'pampa' meaning 'for' and 'tumal' meaning 'to cause to happen.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

sleep aids
medications that induce sleep
mga pampatulog

Related Words

sleep
A state of rest where the body and mind are free from awareness.
pagtulog
drowsiness
A feeling of wanting to sleep or a state of sleepiness.
antok

Slang Meanings

time passer
Netflix series are a time passer for bored people.
Ang mga Netflix series ay pampatumal para sa mga bored na tao.
a companion in life
Funny friends who are time passers are like companions in life.
Ang mga kaibigang nakakatuwang pampatumal ay parang katuwang sa buhay.
entertainment
Sometimes I pull out a game for time passing just to entertain myself.
Minsan naglalabas ako ng laro pampatumal para lang maglibang.
meaningless
Conversations that are just for time passing are often meaningless.
Yung mga usapan na pampatumal, kadalasan walang katuturan.