Mapaniyak (en. Caring)

/ma.pa.ni.jak/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Refers to a person or thing that emphasizes emotion or anxiety.
He is a reassuring friend, always willing to listen to problems.
Siya ay isang mapaniyak na kaibigan, laging handang makinig sa mga problema.
Contains plea or misery in the words used.
He used a reassuring tone while talking about his experience.
Gumamit siya ng mapaniyak na tono habang nagkukwento tungkol sa kanyang karanasan.
A word that describes emotional action or reaction.
His reassuring statement inspired everyone.
Ang kanyang mapaniyak na pahayag ay nagbigay inspirasyon sa lahat.

Etymology

From the root word 'niyak' meaning 'to speak' or 'to discuss' with emotion.

Common Phrases and Expressions

emotional story
Story that contains feelings or emotions.
mapaniyak na kwento
touching message
Message that evokes emotion.
mapaniyak na mensahe

Related Words

sung
A term indicating communication in the form of music.
inaawit
confession
Revealing feelings in front of people.
pandakot

Slang Meanings

sad or grieving
Wow, we had such a great time earlier, then suddenly she became sad when she got home.
Grabe, ang saya saya natin kanina, tapos bigla na lang siyang mapaniyak pagdating sa bahay.
almost cried from overwhelming emotion
When I watched that movie, I almost cried from so much joy and sadness.
Nang mapanood ko yung pelikula, napaniyak ako sa sobrang saya at lungkot.
affected by a situation
Hearing the news about our fellow countrymen often makes me emotional.
Sa mga balita tungkol sa mga kapwa natin, madalas ako mapaniyak.