Mapanligalig (en. Disturbing)
/mapan-li-ga-lig/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
adjective
Causing disturbance or concern.
That news is disturbing to the residents of the village.
Ang balitang iyon ay mapanligalig sa mga residente ng barangay.
Causing anxiety among people.
His behavior is disturbing to the teachers.
Ang kanyang pag-uugali ay mapanligalig sa mga guro.
Worrisome or instilling fear.
There are disturbing events in their community.
May mga mapanligalig na pangyayari sa kanilang komunidad.
Etymology
Formed from the root word 'ligalig' which means disturbance.
Common Phrases and Expressions
disturbing news
News that causes fear or concern.
mapanligalig na balita
Related Words
disturbance
A state of anxiety or turmoil.
ligalig
anxiety
A condition of worry or fear about the future.
pangangamba
Slang Meanings
lack of peace or tranquility
The kids on the street are really disruptive, it's like endless noise.
Ang mga bata sa kalye ay talagang mapanligalig, parang walang katapusang ingay.
disturbing the peace of others
Sometimes, it's really annoying how they can be disruptive in the middle of our meeting.
Minsan, nakakaasar silang maging mapanligalig sa gitna ng aming meeting.
quick to worry or be anxious
Her disruptive behavior is quite neurotic, she's always worried about the details.
Nakaka-praning yung kanyang mapanligalig na ugali, lagi siyang nag-aalala sa mga detalye.