Palpitasyon (en. Palpitation)

pal-pi-ta-syon

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A condition where the heart beats rapidly or irregularly.
He felt palpitations while exercising.
Nakaramdam siya ng palpitasyon habang nag-eehersisyo.
The sensation of a fast heartbeat, often caused by stress or anxiety.
Palpitations often become a symptom of anxiety.
Ang palpitasyon ay kadalasang nagiging sintomas ng pagkabahala.

Etymology

from the word 'palpitate' in English.

Common Phrases and Expressions

heart palpitation
rapid or irregular heartbeat.
palpitasyon ng puso

Related Words

beat
The movement or action of the heart or other organs.
tibok
stress
A condition of tension or emotion that causes a physical reaction.
stress

Slang Meanings

Rushing
Wow, I feel like I have palpitations from being so nervous about the exam later!
Grabe, parang may palpitasyon ako sa sobrang kaba ko sa exam mamaya!
Tense
Wow, I'm feeling palpitations again from all the stress at work.
Aba, palpitasyon na naman ako sa sobrang stress sa trabaho.
Nervousness
When I saw her, I suddenly felt palpitations from nervousness.
Nang makita ko siya, bigla akong nagka-palpitasyon sa kakabahan.