Nasa (en. In)

nɑːsə

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

Refers to the presence or location of a person or thing.

I am at home right now.

Nasa bahay ako ngayon.

Used to indicate the state or condition.

He/She is happy in his/her new job.

Nasa saya siya sa kanyang bagong trabaho.

Expresses location at a specific time.

I am at school from nine in the morning.

Nasa paaralan ako mula alas-nueve ng umaga.

In the mind

Refers to things that are thought of or held in the heart.

Nasa isip

In hand

Means to have or be in control.

Nasa kamay

here

A term that is synonymous with 'nasa' in the context of location.

narito

there

Refers to a location outside the current location.

roon

On another level, wealthy or smart.

Wow, his new cellphone is something else! Damn, that's so fancy!

Grabe, yung bago niyang cellphone, nasa! Pucha, ang sosyal!

In a mood, having a bad trip, or stressed out.

He seems off today, I don’t know what his deal is.

Parang nasa siya ngayon, di ko alam kung anong trip niya.

On the wave, currently trending or popular.

His song is on fire! So many people are tweeting about it.

Yung kanta niya, nasa! Ang dami nga nagtutweet tungkol dito.