Kabagan (en. Fearfulness)

/ka.ba.gan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A state of fear or anxiety.
He has apprehension from his past experience in the dark forest.
May kabagan siya sa kanyang nakaraang karanasan sa madilim na gubat.
The feeling of worry or concern.
The apprehension of parents for their children is normal.
Ang kabagan ng mga magulang para sa kanilang mga anak ay normal.
Suffering or anxiety caused by unexpected events.
The news brought apprehension to the entire community.
Nagdala ang balita ng kabagan sa buong komunidad.

Etymology

From the root word 'ka', meaning fear or anxiety.

Common Phrases and Expressions

has apprehension
experiencing fear or anxiety
may kabagan
less apprehension
reduction of fear or anxiety
bawas kabagan

Related Words

fear
A feeling of fear or apprehension.
kaba
fear
An emotion representing dread or weakness.
takot

Slang Meanings

Running fast
Run fast or you'll trip!
Kabagan ka na kasi madadapa ka!
To go through a tough situation
People rushed in line for the concert tickets!
Nagkabagan yung mga tao sa pila para sa concert tickets!
Crowding
The crowding inside the jeepney is annoying!
Ang kabagan sa loob ng jeepney ay nakakainis!