Pagkahibang (en. Madness)

pa-ˈka-hi-baṅ

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A state of confusion or lack of awareness of reality.
His madness caused many problems for his family.
Ang kanyang pagkahibang ay naging sanhi ng maraming problema sa kanyang pamilya.
An abnormal condition that causes changes in thinking and behavior.
The madness caused by excessive stress requires professional help.
Ang pagkahibang na dulot ng labis na stress ay nangangailangan ng propesyonal na tulong.
A feeling that I seem to have no control over my mind.
Many people experience madness during times of crisis.
Maraming tao ang nagdaranas ng pagkahibang sa panahon ng krisis.

Etymology

The word 'pagkahibang' originates from the root word 'hibang' which means 'to lose one's mind' or 'to become insane'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

became madness
the emergence of mental illness or issues with the mind.
naging pagkahibang
madness in love
the excessive attachment or obsession towards someone.
pagkahibang sa pag-ibig

Related Words

inclination
A condition in mental health that causes fixated thinking on a subject.
hilig
insanity
A deeper state of mental breakdown compared to madness.
kabaliwan

Slang Meanings

confused or driven crazy due to overwhelming joy or emotional outburst
People are so happy, it's like everyone is crazy with glee!
Ang saya saya ng mga tao, parang lahat sila'y pagkahibang sa glee!
so in love or obsessed with someone
How can it be? His sweet posts are all over social media, he's really crazy about his crush!
Paano ba naman, nagkalat na ang mga sweet posts niya sa social media, talagang pagkahibang na siya sa crush niya!
seems to be in another world because of a favorite thing or hobby
He was hooked on the game, totally crazy about those virtual games!
Nakababad siya sa laro, pagkahibang na pagkahibang siya sa mga virtual games!