antok
antók with stress marks
sleepy feeling, drowsiness
Usage Note
Antok is one of the most commonly used words in everyday Filipino conversation, expressing the feeling of sleepiness or drowsiness. 'Inaantok ako' (I'm feeling sleepy) is a natural phrase heard in offices, classrooms, and homes alike. It is distinct from 'tulog' (sleep) — antok is the feeling before sleep arrives.
Examples
" Inaantok na ako. "
Natural Translation
I'm feeling sleepy now.
Literal Translation
Feeling-sleepy already I.
" Nawala ang aking antok. "
Natural Translation
My drowsiness disappeared.
Literal Translation
Disappeared the my sleepy-feeling.
" Tuwing hapon ay dinadaig ako ng antok kaya nahihirapan akong magtuon sa trabaho pagkatapos ng tanghalian. "
Natural Translation
Every afternoon drowsiness overcomes me, so I struggle to focus on work after lunch.
Literal Translation
Every afternoon overcomes me the drowsiness so struggling I to-focus on work after of lunch.
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