Pangalumatahan (en. Daydreaming)

/paŋɡa.lu.ma.ta.han/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A state of fascination that causes thinking or contemplation not focused on the current surroundings.

While sitting under the tree, she entered a daydream filled with beautiful memories.

Habang nakaupo sa ilalim ng puno, siya ay pumasok sa isang pangalumatahan na puno ng mga magagandang alaala.

A reminiscence of past experiences or imagining future events.

His daydream brought him back to his childhood.

Ang kanyang pangalumatahan ay nagdala sa kanya pabalik sa kanyang mga kabataan.

Seeking ideas or solutions to existing problems in a non-direct state of mind.

In his daydream, he found a solution to his problems.

Sa kanyang pangalumatahan, nakakita siya ng solusyon para sa kanyang mga problema.

The term 'pangalumatahan' is derived from the words 'pangalumata' and 'han', where 'pangalumata' refers to perspective or viewpoint.

daydreaming in the clouds

A state of joy or contemplation that feels like being in another world.

pangalumatahan sa mga ulap

imagination

The ability of the mind to create images or ideas that are not seen.

imahinasyon

fantasy

A creative or imaginative flow of thought.

pantasyang

Like 'snap' or a quick restoration or fixing of things.

I didn't sleep last night, but I'm good to go now, let's study!

Wala akong tulog kagabi, pero pangalumatahan na 'ko ngayon, tara na't mag-aral!

Quick action or reaction to a situation.

In a snap, he already answered the teacher's question.

Sa pangalumatahan, nakasagot na siya sa tanong ng teacher.