Alumpihit (en. Fretful)
/a.lum.pi.hit/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A state of excessive worry or disturbance in the mind.
I felt the fretfulness of my heart when I found out he had no plans to come home.
Naramdaman ko ang alumpihit ng aking kalooban noong nalaman kong wala siyang balak umuwi.
The feeling of emotional agitation that causes unease.
The fretfulness seems to linger as long as I don't see him.
Ang alumpihit ay tila hindi nawawala hangga't hindi ko siya nakikita.
Etymology
Originates from the word 'alumpihit' meaning 'due to distress' in ancient Tagalog.
Common Phrases and Expressions
filled with fretfulness
full of anxiety or worry
puno ng alumpihit
Related Words
anxiety
A feeling of worry or fear that causes distress.
kabalisahan
sadness
An emotion of disturbance or dissatisfaction.
kalungkutan
Slang Meanings
Very painful or extremely hurt.
Wow, I feel like I'm in agony from the pain of my tooth.
Grabe, parang alumpihit ako sa sakit ng ngipin ko.
Like exhausted or out of strength.
After the training, I'm really wiped out.
After ng training, talagang alumpihit na ako.