Nakababa (en. Depressed)
/nakaˈbaba/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
A state or condition of being sad or unhappy.
Maria has been depressed since her friend didn't come back.
Si Maria ay nakababa simula nang hindi bumalik ang kanyang kaibigan.
Shows feelings of sadness or worry.
Her eyes were depressed when I talked to her.
Ang kanyang mga mata ay nakababa nang siya ay makausap ko.
Common Phrases and Expressions
feeling downhearted
Feeling bad or unmotivated.
nakababa ang loob
Related Words
sadness
A feeling of depression or sorrow.
kalungkutan
Slang Meanings
Exposed or revealed voice
Her voice sounds exposed, so cute!
Parang nakababa na boses niya, ang cute!
Popped collar or unguarded
She was staring outside, leaning the cup on the popped collar window.
Nganga siya sa labas nilagay ang baso sa nakababa na bintana.
Up-and-down
See, Mark's pride is down, so down-to-earth!
Yan, nakababa ang pride ni Mark, napaka down-to-earth!