Kaba (en. Tremor)

/ˈka.ba/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A form of agitation caused by fear or anxiety.

I felt a tremor before I stepped on stage.

Naramdaman ko ang kaba bago ako umakyat sa entablado.

The feeling of nervousness or fear in a situation.

He has anxiety about his exam tomorrow.

May kaba siya sa kanyang pagsusulit bukas.

A physical sensation of uncertainty or nervousness.

His anxiety was evident in his trembling hands.

Ang kanyang kaba ay halata sa kanyang mga kamay na nanginginig.

Originating from the root word 'kabang'.

The anxiety fades away

The feeling of becoming calm or relaxed.

Nawawala ang kaba

Nervousness and joy

The mixed feeling of anxiety and happiness.

Kaba at saya

trembling expectancy

An emotional state that describes deep anxiety.

kaba-kaba

nervous

An adjective referring to the state of being nervous.

nervyoso

Nervous or scared

Wow, I'm so nervous about the exam tomorrow!

Grabe, may kaba ako sa exam bukas!

Excited

I'm so excited for the concert later!

Ang kaba ko sa concert mamaya!

Pressure or tension

I've been feeling a lot of pressure at work lately.

May kaba akong nararamdaman sa trabaho lately.