Bedeutung
Stating that someone is no longer sleeping.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The 'Nanay' alarm clock is a famous cultural phenomenon where mothers wake their children up much earlier than necessary by claiming it's already noon. Taglish (Tagalog-English) is very common. You might hear 'Wake up na' or 'Gising na, it's late!' in middle-class households. 'Gising na!' is a common slogan used in protests to encourage citizens to be aware of social issues. During the 'Simbang Gabi' (Dawn Masses) before Christmas, 'Gising na' is used to call the faithful to the 4 AM mass.
Add 'Po'
Always add 'po' when waking up someone older to avoid sounding demanding.
Tone Matters
A loud 'Gising na!' is a command; a soft 'Gising na?' is a question.
Bedeutung
Stating that someone is no longer sleeping.
Add 'Po'
Always add 'po' when waking up someone older to avoid sounding demanding.
Tone Matters
A loud 'Gising na!' is a command; a soft 'Gising na?' is a question.
The 'Na' Rule
Remember that 'na' indicates a change. Use it when someone was sleeping but now they aren't.
Filipino Time
Even if someone says 'Gising na ako,' they might still be in bed for another 30 minutes!
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the blank with the correct pronoun placement.
Gising ___ na. (You - informal)
In Tagalog, the pronoun 'ka' always comes before 'na.'
Which phrase is best used to tell a child to wake up for school?
Anak, ________. May pasok ka na.
'Gising na' means wake up, which is appropriate for going to school.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You see your brother opening his eyes in the morning.
Since he is opening his eyes, he is now awake.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Gising na ba si Tatay? B: ________, kanina pa.
'Kanina pa' (since a while ago) implies the action is already done.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Gising vs. Bangon
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenGising ___ na. (You - informal)
In Tagalog, the pronoun 'ka' always comes before 'na.'
Anak, ________. May pasok ka na.
'Gising na' means wake up, which is appropriate for going to school.
Situation: You see your brother opening his eyes in the morning.
Since he is opening his eyes, he is now awake.
A: Gising na ba si Tatay? B: ________, kanina pa.
'Kanina pa' (since a while ago) implies the action is already done.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
14 FragenIn this phrase, 'gising' acts as an adjective describing a state, while 'na' is a particle.
No, 'na' must follow the word 'gising' in this context.
'Gising na' is the state (is awake), while 'Gumising na' is the command to perform the action (wake up).
You say 'Kagigising ko lang.'
It is neutral. To make it polite, say 'Gising na po.'
Yes! 'Gising na ang bulkan' means the volcano is active/erupting.
It's a spicy dish, but it can also mean 'Wake up!' repeatedly and sarcastically.
Ask 'Gising ka na?' or 'Gising ka ba?'
It's a common idiom meaning 'Wake up, it's late' (even if it's early).
Only if the email is very informal. Otherwise, use 'Sana ay nasa mabuti kayong kalagayan.'
The opposite is 'Tulog na' (Already asleep).
Usually, but it can also mean 'now' or indicate a completed transition.
Both are correct. 'Ko' is the contracted form of 'ako' used in fast speech.
No, it is only for living things or metaphorical use (like a city or a volcano).
Verwandte Redewendungen
Bangon na
similarGet up already
Tulog na
contrastAlready asleep / Go to sleep
Kagigising lang
builds onJust woke up
Gising-gising
specialized formA spicy vegetable dish
Mulat na
similarEyes open / Aware
