puyat
púyat with stress marks
sleeplessness; to stay up all night; sleep-deprived
Usage Note
Puyat describes the state of being sleep-deprived, often from studying, working late, or socializing. Filipino culture normalizes puyat — saying puyat ako is a common and socially accepted explanation for looking tired — and the word flexes as a noun, verb, or adjective.
Examples
" Puyat ako kagabi. "
Natural Translation
I stayed up all night last night.
Literal Translation
Sleep-deprived I last-night.
" Halata ang kanilang puyat dahil sa maitim na mata. "
Natural Translation
Their sleeplessness is obvious because of dark eyes.
Literal Translation
Obvious the their sleeplessness because of dark eyes.
" Dahil sa puyat na dulot ng pagrerebyu para sa pagsusulit, halos hindi na siya makagising kinaumagahan. "
Natural Translation
Because of the sleeplessness caused by reviewing for the exam, she could barely wake up the next morning.
Literal Translation
Because of sleeplessness that caused by reviewing for the exam, almost not anymore she able-to-wake the next-morning.
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