Sedatiba (en. Sedative)
se-da-ti-ba
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A drug used to reduce activity in the body or mind.
He was given a sedative before the operation to prevent worry.
Binigyan siya ng sedatiba bago ang operasyon para hindi siya mag-alala.
A type of drug that induces calmness or sleep.
Sedatives are often prescribed for people suffering from insomnia.
Ang sedatiba ay kadalasang inirereseta para sa mga taong may insomnia.
Drugs that depress the nervous system.
There are sedatives that come from herbal sources.
May mga sedatiba na nagmumula sa mga halamang gamot.
Etymology
from the English word 'sedative'
Common Phrases and Expressions
Use a sedative
Try a medication that calms or reduces anxiety.
Gumamit ng sedatiba
Related Words
anxiolytic
A type of medication used to reduce symptoms of anxiety.
anxiolytic
hypnotic
Drugs used to induce relaxation or sleep.
hipnotiko
Slang Meanings
Always cooling off or chill
Nothing much happening, just quiet, just sedatiba.
Walang masyadong ganap, tahimik lang, sedatiba lang.
No nonsense, straight to the point
Enough of the sedatiba in the conversation, let's get straight to class.
Tama na ang sedatiba sa usapan, dumiretso na tayo sa klase.
Cool attitude, just relax
My friends are so sedatiba, they’re chill wherever they go.
Ang sedatiba ng mga kaibigan ko, chill lang sila kahit saan.