Nakakabalani (en. Calming)

/na-ka-ka-ba-la-ni/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Bringing peace or tranquility.
The sound of the waves is calming to people.
Ang tunog ng alon ay nakakabalani sa mga tao.
Having the ability to alleviate worry or fear.
Having a dog is calming for its owner.
Ang pagkakaroon ng aso ay nakakabalani sa kanyang may-ari.
Encouraging tranquility of spirit.
The herbs are calming for people.
Ang mga herbs ay nakakabalani sa mga tao.

Common Phrases and Expressions

calming music
Music that brings peace and tranquility.
nakakabalani na musika
calming environment
An environment that provides tranquility to the mind.
nakakabalani na kapaligiran

Related Words

peace
State of tranquility without disturbance.
kapayapaan
silence
Condition of having no noise or disturbance.
katahimikan

Slang Meanings

annoying distraction
I'm so annoyed with Alex, he's such a mood-killing distraction!
Sobra akong naiinis kay Alex, ang nakakabalani ng mood ko!
crazy situation
Wow, these exams are such a distraction, it's almost driving me crazy!
Grabe, nakakabalani talaga yung mga exams na 'to, parang nakakabaliw!
teasing
Don't tease Mia, she's such a distraction!
Huwag mong asarin si Mia, nakakabalani yan!