From root: tulog
Usage Note
Pampatulóg can refer to medicine, music, or a story used to help someone fall asleep.
Examples
" Uminom siya ng pampatulog. "
Natural Translation
She took a sleep aid.
Literal Translation
Drank she of sleep-aid.
" Mabisa ang pampatulog na ito. "
Natural Translation
This sleep aid is effective.
Literal Translation
Effective the sleep-aid that this.
" Bago siya uminom ng anumang pampatulog, ipinapayo ng doktor na subukan muna niyang magbasa o makinig ng mahinang musika. "
Natural Translation
Before she takes any sleep aid, the doctor advises that she first try reading or listening to soft music.
Literal Translation
Before she drink of any sleep-aid, advises by-the doctor that try first she read or listen of soft music.
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