From root: tulog
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
natulog
na-tu-LOG
slept
Present (Incomplete)
natutulog
na-tu-tu-LOG
is sleeping
Future (Contemplated)
matutulog
ma-tu-tu-LOG
will sleep
Usage Note
Matulog is used to express the act of sleeping or going to bed, and it is a common way to politely excuse oneself at night. In casual conversation, it often functions as a command or a suggestion to rest when someone looks tired.
Examples
" Gusto kong matulog na. "
Natural Translation
I want to sleep now.
Literal Translation
Want I to-sleep already.
" Gusto ko nang matulog nang maaga. "
Natural Translation
I want to sleep early already.
Literal Translation
Want I already to sleep early.
" Hindi ako nakatulog kagabi kaya gusto kong matulog nang maaga ngayon para makapagpahinga ang katawan ko. "
Natural Translation
I couldn't sleep last night, so I want to sleep early tonight so my body can rest.
Literal Translation
Not I could-sleep last-night so want I to-sleep early now for can-rest the body my.
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