Pangamba (en. Fear)

/paŋˈɐmba/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A feeling of worry or fear about the future.

The fear for her health made her seek a doctor's advice.

Ang pangamba sa kanyang kalusugan ay nagbigay sa kanya ng dahilan upang magpatingin sa doktor.

The thinking of bad events that might occur.

Her anxiety was caused by news about crime.

Ang kanyang pangamba ay dulot ng mga balita ukol sa krimen.

A type of worry that becomes an emotional reaction to risks.

Parents' anxiety about their children's safety is only natural.

Ang pangamba ng mga magulang sa seguridad ng kanilang mga anak ay natural lamang.

From the root 'amba' meaning 'to fear' or 'to worry'.

fear of people

The general fear or concern of people about a situation.

pangamba ng tao

fear of the future

Concern about what might happen in the coming times.

pangamba sa hinaharap

fear

An intense feeling of dread or concern.

takot

worry

An emotional state that promotes concern or complaint.

pag-aalala

fear

My fear that I might not pass the exam is overwhelming!

Yung pangamba ko na baka hindi ako makapasa sa exam, sobra na!

regret

Why are you still regretting that? It only came from your fears.

Bakit mo pa pinagsisisihan yun? Sa mga pangamba mo lang yun nagmula.

unable to decide

I have so many fears, that's why I can't decide on the next step.

Ang dami kong pangamba, kaya hindi ako makapagdesisyon sa susunod na hakbang.