Pagkabaliw (en. Madness)

/paɡkaˈbaliw/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A state of mind where a person loses the ability to distinguish right from wrong.
Madness causes severe distress to his family.
Ang pagkabaliw ay nagdudulot ng labis na paghihirap sa kanyang pamilya.
The condition of mental unwellness where a person may engage in unusual actions.
They saw his madness when he began shouting on the train.
Nakita nila ang kanyang pagkabaliw nang siya ay nagsimula nang sumigaw sa mrt.
A feeling of intense turmoil or anxiety.
His madness about the events around him filled him with fear.
Ang kanyang pagkabaliw sa mga nangyayari sa paligid ay nagbigay sa kanya ng takot.

Common Phrases and Expressions

his madness
refers to actions or thoughts that are unusual or out of the norm.
siyang pagkabaliw

Related Words

mad
A person who has lost sanity or has unusual thoughts.
baliw
mental illness
A condition that leads to complex problems in thought and behavior.
sakit sa kaisipan

Slang Meanings

foolishness or being out of control
Wow, my girlfriend's obsession with those drama series is crazy!
Grabe, ang pagkabaliw ng girlfriend ko sa mga drama series!
overwhelming excitement or joy
We went crazy when we got the tickets to the concert!
Sobrang pagkabaliw kami nung nakuha namin yung tickets sa concert!
being bold or reckless
Dude, she went wild at the party and didn't hold back!
Kum idol, nagpagkabaliw na sa party, hindi na natakot!