Pangilin (en. Fearfulness)

paŋiˈlin

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A state of fear or anxiety.

He felt the pangilin as darkness approached.

Ang pangilin ay naramdaman niya habang papalapit ang dilim.

An emotion stemming from anticipation or fear of the future.

He felt pangilin before returning to school.

May pangilin siya bago siya bumalik sa paaralan.

from the root word 'kili', meaning 'fear' or 'nervous'.

looking fearful

Seems to be afraid or yearning for fear.

nagmumukhang pangilin

concern

A similar feeling of fear and worry.

pangamba

fear

A primary emotion that causes anxiety.

takot

a person who loves to socialize or make friends with others

No wonder he's so famous, he's a social butterfly with everyone.

Kaya pala siya sobrang sikat, pangilin siya sa lahat ng tao.

quick to show camaraderie or friendship

That kid is really a socialite, he teases all his classmates.

Pangilin talaga ang batang 'yan, talaga namang tinutukso lahat ng kaklase niya.