Nabuyo (en. Stirred up)

/naˈbujɔ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of inciting or pushing someone or something.
He was stirred up by his friends to join the trip.
Nabuyo siya ng kanyang mga kaibigan na sumama sa paglalakbay.
Having inspiration or motivation to do something.
The students were stirred up to join the competition.
Nabuyo ang mga estudyante na sumali sa paligsahan.
An action that evokes deep feelings or reactions.
His anger was stirred up due to the unjust events.
Nabuyo ang kanyang galit dahil sa mga hindi makatarungang pangyayari.

Etymology

Tagalog word composed of 'buhi' meaning 'alive' and 'na' denoting the past tense.

Common Phrases and Expressions

stirred by emotions
Experienced heightened levels of emotion or reaction.
nabuyo ng damdamin

Related Words

incitement
An action of urging or pushing to do something.
udyok
awaken
The act of awakening a feeling or interest.
pukaw

Slang Meanings

showing signs of anger
It seems Mark is getting riled up, all I can hear are his shouts.
Mukhang nabuyo si Mark, puro sigaw na lang ang naririnig ko.
stirring up emotions
The people were stirred up by the words of the leader.
Nabuyo ang mga tao sa mga salitang binitiwan ng lider.
igniting a conversation
Ate hit the topic, and the conversation about politics got sparked.
Na-hit ni ate yung topic, nabuyo ang usapan sobre sa politika.