Panagapdiglap (en. Sudden dream)

/panəɡapdiɡlap/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of dream that occurs suddenly and unexpectedly.
His sudden dream brought a joyful smile to his face.
Ang kanyang panagapdiglap ay nagdulot ng masayang ngiti sa kanyang mukha.
A thought or idea that suddenly comes to a person's mind.
I have sudden dreams that come to mind while I sleep.
May mga panagapdiglap akong naiisip habang natutulog.

Etymology

It comes from the words 'panagap' (dream) and 'diglap' (sudden event).

Common Phrases and Expressions

sudden dream of love
A sudden thought or feeling about love.
panagapdiglap ng pag-ibig

Related Words

dream
A strong desire or aspiration to happen.
pangarap
sudden
A sudden event or action.
diglap

Slang Meanings

fast movement or reaction
Wow, your reaction to that news was so quick!
Grabe, ang bilis ng panagapdiglap mo sa balitang yun!
sudden condition or situation
The problem hit the office like a bolt from the blue.
Dumating na parang panagapdiglap ang problema sa opisina.
like being 'lightning' ready and alert
We always need to be lightning quick in situations like this.
Kailangan lagi tayong panagapdiglap sa mga ganitong pagkakataon.