Alarakas (en. Anxiety)

/alaˈrakas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A state of worry or concern about the future.
He is experiencing anxiety about his exams.
Siya'y nagdaranas ng alarakas sa kanyang mga pagsusulit.
A feeling of unease or lack of calm.
Anxiety causes him insomnia.
Ang alarakas ay nagdudulot sa kanya ng insomnia.

Etymology

Salitang Tagalog

Common Phrases and Expressions

in anxiety
in a state of worry or concern
nasa alarakas

Related Words

fear
An emotion that prompts a person to feel alarm or unease.
takot
stress
A physical or emotional response to challenges or potential threats.
stress

Slang Meanings

the joyful feeling brought about by excessive happiness or anger
I was so alarakas when I found out that we won the match!
Sobrang alarakas ako nang malaman kong nanalo kami sa laban!
extreme joy or excitement
Everyone was so alarakas when crush arrived at the party!
Alarakas ang lahat nung dumating si crush sa party!
like your head is getting hot from irritation
Wow, I'm so alarakas with him, he's so annoying!
Grabe, alarakas na ako sa kanya, ang kulit!