matamis na panaginip
/mataˈmis na panaˈɡinip/word by word
matamis na panaginip is the Tagalog phrase for "sweet dreams".
While grammatically correct, this phrase sounds highly poetic or literary and is rarely used in casual spoken Tagalog.
Meaning: sweet dreams (phrase)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is a literal translation where matamis means "sweet" and panaginip means "dream".
How does it change in a sentence?
Unlike English, the Tagalog translation uses the singular form panaginip to express the concept of "sweet dreams".
How do you pronounce it?
/mataˈmis na panaˈɡinip/
Did you know?
- In Tagalog, the word panaginip is used for dreams during sleep, while the word pangarap is used for dreams meaning hopes or ambitions.
- Because matamis na panaginip is so poetic, most Filipinos simply use the English phrase 'sweet dreams' or say tulog ka na meaning 'go to sleep now'.
- The word panaginip originates from a Proto-Austronesian root meaning 'to lie down to sleep'.
Example conversation
Juan and Maria are saying goodnight before sleeping.
- JuanMatutulog na ako, Maria.I am going to sleep now, Maria.
- MariaSige, Juan. Matulog ka na rin.Okay, Juan. Go to sleep too.
- JuanMatamis na panaginip sa iyo.Sweet dreams to you.
- MariaSalamat, ikaw rin.Thanks, you too.
