Hipokondriyak (en. Hypochondriac)
/hipokondriyak/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who is overly worried about their health.
He is a hypochondriac who always thinks he has a serious illness.
Siya ay isang hipokondriyak na palaging nag-iisip na may seryosong sakit siya.
A condition where a person has excessive fear or preoccupation with possible illnesses.
The hypochondriac condition can hinder a person's daily life.
Ang hipokondriyak na kondisyon ay maaaring maging hadlang sa araw-araw na buhay ng isang tao.
Etymology
Greek word 'hypochondriasis'
Common Phrases and Expressions
hard to think one is sick
It is a burden for hypochondriacs to constantly think they have ailments even when they don't.
mahirap isipin na may sakit
Related Words
health anxiety
A state of worry about health that may exceed normal levels.
pangangambang pangkalusugan
Slang Meanings
overly worried about health
She seems like a hypochondriac; just a small cough and she thinks she has a serious illness.
Parang hipokondriyak na siya, isang maliit na ubo lang, akala mo may malubhang sakit na.
always needing check-ups
Who wouldn't be afraid of getting sick, but not every week do you need a check-up, you sound like a hypochondriac.
Sino ba namang hindi matatakot sa sakit, pero hindi naman every week kailangan ng check-up, para kang hipokondriyak.
always expecting bad news from the doctor
Back then, every time I came home from the doctor, I felt like a hypochondriac, always expecting bad news.
Saka nuon, everytime umuuwi ako mula sa doctor, parang hipokondriyak ako, laging umaasang may masamang balita.