Mental (en. Pang-isip)

/ˈmɛntəl/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Related to the mind or cognition.
Mental health is important for a person's overall well-being.
Ang mental na kalusugan ay mahalaga sa pangkalahatang kagalingan ng isang tao.
Derived from the process of thinking.
Mental training helps athletes improve their performance.
Ang mental na pagsasanay ay tumutulong sa mga atleta na mapabuti ang kanilang pagganap.
Related to aspects of thought or intellect.
There are mental challenges that must be faced in school.
May mga mental na hamon na dapat harapin sa iskolan.

Etymology

Originating from the Latin word 'mens' meaning mind.

Common Phrases and Expressions

mental health
The state of a person's mental and emotional condition.
mental na kalusugan
mental training
Training focused on strengthening the mind.
mental na pagsasanay

Related Words

psychological
Related to the study of mind and human behavior.
psychological
psychology
The science that studies the mind and behavior.
sikolohiya

Slang Meanings

just in the mind
So much stress, it feels like everything is just mental.
Ang dami nang stress, parang nasa mental na lang ang lahat.
doesn't care at all
He's so carefree, he really is mental about life.
Sobrang carefree niya, talagang mental siya sa buhay.
confused
I just realized that I’m going mental with these problems.
Ngayon ko lang na-realize na mental na ako sa mga problemang ito.
really weird
Dude, you’re so mental! It seems like you’ve got a different vibe now.
Dude, ang mental mo! Parang iba na ang trip mo ngayon.