Bagabag (en. Anxiety)

/bagaˈbaɡ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A state of worry or feeling that causes uncertainty.

The anxiety in his mind does not go away no matter what he does.

Ang bagabag sa kanyang isip ay hindi nawawala kahit anong gawin niya.

A feeling that causes excessive thinking.

Uncertain events in life bring about anxiety.

Naghahatid ng bagabag ang mga hindi tiyak na pangyayari sa buhay.

A nervous feeling often associated with fear or apprehension.

The anxiety caused by her fear of the examination intensified her studying.

Ang bagabag na dulot ng kanyang takot sa eksaminasyon ay nagpaigting sa kanyang pag-aaral.

from the word 'bagabag' meaning anxiety or worry.

don't worry

A comforting phrase that indicates there is nothing to worry about.

huwag mag-alala

it's just in your head

Indicates that worries might not be true or founded.

nasa isip lang

fear

A feeling of worry regarding a potential danger.

takot

stress

A physical or emotional response to challenges or pressures.

stress

nervous or anxious

Before I go on stage, I'm really nervous.

Bago ako umakyat sa stage, sobrang bagabag ako.

confused

When he said that, I was really confused about what I should do.

Nung sinabi niya 'yun, bagabag na bagabag ako sa kung anong dapat kong gawin.

overthinker

Why am I so anxious? I feel like I'm overthinking things again.

Bakit ba ako bagabag? Parang nag-o-overthink na naman ako sa mga bagay-bagay.