Pamukaw (en. Awaken)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To cause someone to move from a state of sleep.
Wake him up so he's not late for class.
Pamukawin mo siya upang hindi ma-late sa klase.
To cause someone to become awake again.
The sound of the alarm woke me up in the morning.
Ang tunog ng alarm ay pamukaw sa akin sa umaga.
To draw attention from a state of inactivity.
Use loud sounds as a wake-up call for people.
Gumamit ng malalakas na tunog bilang pamukaw sa mga tao.

Common Phrases and Expressions

awakening of emotions
Causing strong emotions or reactions.
pamukaw ng damdamin

Related Words

recall
An object or experience that emphasizes memory.
pangunita

Slang Meanings

Feeling of thrill
What he said was beautiful, it gave me chills, it's really a pamukaw!
Ang ganda ng sinabi niya, nakakapanindig-buhok, pamukaw talaga!
To captivate or grab attention
Her performance on stage was pamukaw to all the audience!
Yung performance niya sa stage, pamukaw sa lahat ng audience!
Intriguing or alluring
That new series is pamukaw to my imagination!
Yung bagong series na 'yon, pamukaw sa aking imahinasyon!