Ngasiwa (en. Fatigue)

ngah-siwa

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A state of fatigue caused by excessive work or activity.
I felt fatigue after a whole day of working.
Naramdaman ko ang ngasiwa matapos ang buong araw na pagtatrabaho.
Saturation of energy or strength that requires rest.
Due to fatigue, I need to rest for a few days.
Dahil sa ngasiwa, kailangan kong magpahinga ng ilang araw.

Etymology

Derived from the root 'sawa' meaning saturation or fatigue.

Common Phrases and Expressions

in a state of fatigue
in a state of exhaustion or saturation.
nasa ngasiwa

Related Words

saturation
Indicates a peak in emotional or physical fatigue.
sawa

Slang Meanings

Unsettled or being gossiped about.
He just acts cool in front of people, but he's unsettled behind their backs.
Pateks lang siya sa mga tao, pero ngasiwa na siya sa likod.
In a precarious situation.
Because of what he did, he is in a precarious situation with their group.
Dahil sa kanyang ginawa, ngasiwa na siya sa kanilang grupo.