Kiyakoy (en. Tremble)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

The act of shaking or trembling due to fear or anxiety.

He trembled in front of the dark room.

Siya ay kiyakoy sa harap ng madilim na silid.

Can be a reaction to overwhelming emotions.

Upon hearing the bad news, he trembled with shock.

Nang marinig ang masamang balita, siya'y kiyakoy sa sobrang gulat.

A physical representation of retreating from fear.

The children trembled at the heavy downpour.

Ang mga bata ay kiyakoy sa buhos ng malakas na ulan.

Too trembling

Looking extremely confused or scared.

Masyadong kiyakoy

nerves

A state of fear or anxiety.

nerbiyos

fear

An emotion that causes concern over anticipated danger.

takot

Like being happy but also silly

He gets kiyakoy every time he's beside me because he amplifies the fun.

Kaya siya nagiging kiyakoy tuwing nasa tabi ko, kasi pinapalakas niya ang saya.

A person who's always cheerful

My friend is kiyakoy because he's always happy even when tired.

Yung tropa ko kaya kiyakoy kasi lagi siyang masaya kahit pagod na.

So restless or fidgety

But he's kiyakoy, like he can't sit still!

Ngunit siya kayang kiyakoy, parang hindi mapakali!