Pagkabagabag (en. Distress)

pag-ka-ba-ga-bag

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A state of anxiety or worry.
His distress was caused by extreme stress at work.
Ang kanyang pagkabagabag ay dulot ng matinding stress sa trabaho.
The feeling of being discontented or disturbed.
He felt distress whenever he was alone.
Naramdaman niya ang pagkabagabag sa tuwing siya'y nag-iisa.
A sign of emotional problems.
Distress is common in people with anxiety disorders.
Madalas ang pagkabagabag sa mga taong may anxiety disorder.

Etymology

from the word 'bagabag' with the prefix 'pag-'

Common Phrases and Expressions

due to distress
due to a state of anxiety
dahil sa pagkabagabag

Related Words

distress
A term used to describe anxiety or lack of peace.
bagabag

Slang Meanings

tension or nervousness
Oh no, my anxiety about the exam tomorrow, I don’t know what to do anymore.
Naku, ang pagkabagabag ko sa exam bukas, di ko na alam ang gagawin.
stress or pressure
The pressure at work has reached my limit.
Ang pagkabagabag sa trabaho ay umabot na sa aking limitasyon.
hot-headed
Wow, my frustration earlier made me feel like I was going to explode!
Grabe, ang pagkabagabag ko kanina, para akong sumasabog!