Pananabik (en. Longing)

/panaˈnabik/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A deep feeling of waiting or yearning for something or someone.

His longing for their reunion was profound.

Ang kanyang pananabik sa muling pagkikita nila ay labis.

The feeling of intense longing that causes joy or excitement.

His yearning for the vacation gave him a new zest.

Ang kanyang pananabik para sa bakasyon ay nagbigay ng bagong sigla sa kanya.

An emotion that arises from hoping or desiring something not yet attained.

The longing for his dreams drove him to study hard.

Ang pananabik para sa kanyang mga pangarap ay nagtulak sa kanya na mag-aral nang mabuti.

root word: 'anabik' which means 'hope' or 'something anticipated'

full of longing

intensely eager or filled with yearning.

punung-puno ng pananabik

with longing

feeling excitement for something.

may pananabik

searching

something that is not found but is hoped for or longed for.

hinahanap

waiting

the state of waiting or longing for something.

naghihintay

Excitement or eagerness

There's excitement in her voice when she talks about her plans.

Mayroong pananabik sa kanyang boses kapag nangusap siya tungkol sa kanyang mga plano.

Anticipation

I'm so eager to see my idol at the concert!

Nananabik na akong makita ang idol ko sa concert!

Nostalgia

I have a longing for the memories of our youth.

May pananabik ako sa mga alaala ng ating kabataan.

Pining or longing

I really have a longing for the times we were together.

Talagang may pananabik ako sa mga pagkakataong magkakasama tayo.