Impatso (en. Impatient)
im-pat-so
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
adjective
Unable to wait or control oneself.
He is impatiently waiting for his turn.
Siya ay impatient na naghihintay para sa kanyang turn.
Feeling annoyed because of delay in waiting.
The people are impatient while waiting for the delayed flight.
Impatso ang mga tao habang naghihintay sa pagka-delay ng eroplano.
Etymology
From the Spanish word 'impaciente'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
impatient already
becoming unhappy due to waiting
impatso na
impatient in line
becoming irritated while waiting in line
impatso sa pila
Related Words
patience
The ability to wait with patience.
pasensya
restlessness
The feeling of frustration while waiting.
pagkainip
Slang Meanings
Filled with anger or annoyance
The angry Mark got mad again over something that wasn't done.
Ang impatsong si Mark, nagalit na naman sa hindi nagawa.
Strange or caring about ordinary things
Rina is acting weirdly at work, even though she's not too worried.
Impatso na si Rina sa kanyang trabaho, kahit di siya masyadong nababahala.
Overly alert or quick to react
Alex is always quick with the news, always first with all the information.
Impatso si Alex sa mga balita, laging una sa lahat ng impormasyon.