Bisala (en. To nag)

bi-sa-la

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of behavior that arises from an excessive desire to meddle in others' lives.

His nagging behavior made his friend angry.

Ang kanyang bisala ay naging dahilan para magalit ang kanyang kaibigan.

Talking about things that are unnecessary or meaningless.

Don't nag, it's better to just be quiet.

Huwag kang bisala, mas mabuting manahimik na lang.

The repeated asking or commenting.

He keeps nagging about his assignments.

Palagi na siyang bisala tungkol sa kanyang mga takdang-aralin.

Derived from local usage in Filipino culture.

Don't nag!

One should stop repeating or meddling.

Huwag magbisala!

warning

A form of reminder or warning to a person.

pagbabala

rebuke

An act of expressing disagreement with a person or thing.

pagsusaway

Chase

Oh no, he's chasing! Crush is so nice.

Hala, bisala na! Ang bait-bait ni crush.

Creep or linger

So, have you crept around already? Your partner might just think about it.

Ano, nag-bisala ka na ba? Baka maisip na 'yang jowa mo.

Run

This person is weird; can you believe he ran after me?

Ang weird netong tao, biruin mo bisala sa'kin.