Abangaba (en. Anxious)

/aˈbaŋaˌba/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A state of distress or concern about the future.
My anxiety rose as I waited for the exam results.
Taas ang aking abangaba habang hinihintay ang resulta ng pagsusulit.
The feeling of being troubled in mind.
His anxiety caused him to lack concentration.
Ang abangaba niya ay naging sanhi ng kanyang kakulangan sa konsentrasyon.
The need to wait or worry on an emotional level.
My anxiety before a big presentation helped me prepare better.
Ang abangaba ko bago ang isang malaking presentasyon ay nakatulong sa akin na maghanda ng mas mabuti.

Common Phrases and Expressions

in anxiety
A situation where a person is filled with concern or worry.
nakaabangaba

Related Words

worry
A word related to abangaba that also refers to anxiety or concern.
kabalisa
nerves
A state of uncomfortable feelings, often related to stress or fear.
nerbiyos

Slang Meanings

Excessive or extreme nervousness
My crush is here, I'm really nervous.
Nandiyan na yung crush ko, abangaba ako.
Kind of anxious or worried
Before the exam, I'm really nervous.
Bago ang exam, abangaba talaga ako.
Excitement that's almost crazy
When he gets home, we're all really excited at home.
Pag-uwi niya, abangaba kami sa bahay.