Makainis (en. Annoying)

/ma.ka.i.nis/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Causing annoyance or anger.
His behavior is really annoying to everyone.
Ang kanyang pag-uugali ay talagang makainis sa lahat.
Characterized by being annoying.
This sound is very annoying to my ears.
Ang tunog na ito ay napaka-makainis sa aking tainga.
Causing disturbance or irritation.
Annoying distractions in the middle of your work.
Makainis ang mga abala sa gitna ng iyong trabaho.

Etymology

Derived from 'kainis', meaning annoying or irritating.

Common Phrases and Expressions

You are annoying!
You exhibit annoying behavior.
Makainis ka!
You're so fun, annoying!
Said in a sarcastic manner indicating annoyance.
Ang saya mo, makainis!

Related Words

annoy
The root word describing irritation or disturbance.
kainis

Slang Meanings

Annoying! So many distractions.
Our professor always gives us assignments, it's so annoying!
Yung professor namin, laging may pinapagawa sa amin, nakakainis na!
Such a bummer!
My phone broke, it's really such a bummer.
Nasira yung cellphone ko, ang bad trip talaga.
What a jerk!
My best friend canceled the date, what a jerk!
Yung best friend ko nag-cancel ng date, walanghiya siya!
Always irritated when he can't find his phone.
He's always irritated when he can't find his phone.
Always ABG kapag hindi niya makita phone niya.