Pangngangalit (en. Anger)

paŋ-ŋaŋ-galit

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A feeling or emotion triggered by disagreement with something.
Anger can lead to conflict if not expressed properly.
Ang pangngangalit ay maaaring mauwi sa hidwaan kung hindi ito maayos na mapapahayag.
Often results from disappointment or dissatisfaction.
The anger of the people arose from the government's unjust decision.
Ang pangngangalit ng mga tao ay nag-ugat sa hindi makatarungang desisyon ng pamahalaan.
Can also be expressed through actions or words.
His anger was evident in his voice when he spoke.
Ang kanyang pangngangalit ay malinaw sa kanyang boses nang siya'y magsalita.

Etymology

root word: anger

Common Phrases and Expressions

patience ran out
lost control due to anger
naubos ang pasensya
burning anger
intense feeling of anger
nagliliyab na galit

Related Words

anger
A strong emotion representing dissatisfaction with a situation or person.
galit
hold a grudge
Having lingering negative feelings against a person or situation.
magtanim ng galit

Slang Meanings

Yelling or fighting among kids.
The commotion at school is all about kids just yelling at each other.
Ang gulo sa eskwelahan, puro pangngangalit na lang.
Jumping or injury from screaming.
They just ran away; the area was filled with shouting.
Nagtakbuhan na lang sila, puno na ng pangngangalit ang paligid.
Quick to anger or overflowing emotions.
My friend is in a shouty mood again, so we have to be careful.
Ang barkada ko, pangngangalit na naman ang mood, kaya ingat-ingat na lang.