Kabalisahan (en. Distress)

/ka.ba.li.sa.han/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A state of disturbance or anxiety caused by unexpected events.
Her distress increased due to the upcoming exams.
Ang kanyang kabalisahan ay lumamang sa mga darating na pagsusulit.
A feeling of uncertainty or fear about the future.
She felt distress while contemplating what might happen.
Naramdaman niya ang kabalisahan habang nag-iisip sa mga maaaring mangyari.
A reaction that often results from intense emotion or stress.
Distress can cause physical symptoms such as nausea.
Ang kabalisahan ay nagdudulot ng pisikal na sintomas tulad ng pagduduwal.

Etymology

Originates from the root word 'bali' meaning damage or fault.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to hear news
Experiencing distress due to new information or news.
makarinig ng balita

Related Words

concern
An emotional state and often a mental condition that causes distress.
pag-aalala

Slang Meanings

bad vibe
I'm in a bad trip again because of the traffic earlier.
Kabalisahan na naman ako dahil sa traffic kanina.
nonsense
There's so much nonsense around, I don't know what to think anymore.
Dami na namang kabalbalan sa paligid, hindi ko na alam ano ang iisipin.
foolishness
What he’s saying is just bad trip, pure foolishness.
Ang kanyang mga sinasabi puro kabalisahan, kalokohan na lang.