Bumagabag (en. Disturb)

boo-ma-ga-bag

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of worrying or being disturbed about something.
His thoughts were disturbing him in his mind.
Bumagabag ang kanyang mga iniisip sa kanyang isipan.
The presence of interference or distraction in a situation.
The dishes bothered his dinner plans.
Bumagabag ang mga ulam sa kanyang plano sa hapunan.
Having a negative effect on people or events.
His work was bothering his health.
Bumagabag ang kanyang trabaho sa kanyang kalusugan.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'bagabag' which means 'to disturb' or 'to cause worry'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

disturbing thoughts
things that give worry or fear
bumagabag sa isip

Related Words

disturb
The root word meaning to disturb or cause worry.
bagabag
fear
The feeling of worry or fear about the future.
pangamba

Slang Meanings

Super anxious or nervous about something.
Because the results haven't arrived yet, I'm already feeling anxious.
Dahil sa hindi pa paabot ang resulta, bumagabag na ako sa kakabahan.
Worried about a potential bad outcome.
She's worried that the concert might not push through.
Bumagabag siya na baka hindi matuloy ang concert.
Feels like there's a heavy burden on their mind.
The family problem is weighing heavily on his mind.
Bumagabag sa kanya ang problema sa pamilya.