Ditensiyon (en. Tension)

/diˈtensyon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A state of being stretched or physical force on an object.
The tension in the rope is needed to achieve the right balance.
Ang ditensiyon sa lubid ay kailangan upang makuha ang tamang balanse.
The pressure or force that causes stretching.
The tension of the waves in the sea was high earlier.
Mataas ang ditensiyon ng alon sa dagat kanina.
The feeling of anxiety or unease when there is misunderstanding.
There is tension between the coworkers in the office.
May ditensiyon sa pagitan ng mga kapwa manggagawa sa opisina.

Etymology

from the English word 'tension'

Common Phrases and Expressions

experiencing tension
results in misunderstandings or conflict.
nagkakaroon ng ditensiyon
high tension
a state of excessive worry or stress.
mataas na ditensiyon

Related Words

heart tension
A medical condition related to high blood pressure.
ditensyon sa puso
stress
A state of mental or emotional strain.
stress

Slang Meanings

stress or pressure in life
Wow, I'm so stressed out at my job!
Grabe, sobrang ditensiyon na ako sa trabaho ko!
anxiety or nervousness
I'm doubting, that's why my anxiety went up.
Nagdududa ako, kaya tumaas ang ditensiyon ko.
the state of being tense in a situation
When there's a deadline, I really become tense.
Kapag may deadline, nagiging ditensiyon talaga ako.
being pressured due to expectations
I'm really pressured by my parents' expectations.
Sobrang ditensiyon ako sa mga inaasahan ng mga magulang ko.