Paniksik (en. Panic)

/paniˈksik/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of intense fear or anxiety that causes a slowdown in thought or actions.

In his panic, he was unable to think clearly.

Sa kanyang paniksik, siya ay hindi makapag-isip ng tama.

verb

The act of experiencing extreme fear that leads to irrational decisions.

When the fire broke out, he panicked and didn't think of the right actions.

Nang dumating ang sunog, nagpaniksik siya at hindi naisip ang tamang gawain.

Derived from the word 'panik' which means fear or dread, and 'sik' referring to intensity.

to panic

to become excessively worried or scared

mang paniksik

panic

A state of fear or concern that may lead to panic.

panik

nerves

A condition caused by extreme stress or fear.

nerbiyos

sudden surge of emotions

While we were talking, fear suddenly surged in me in the darkness.

Habang nagkukuwentuhan kami, biglang nag-paniksik ang takot ko sa dilim.

sudden anxiety or stress spike

When I thought I didn’t finish anything, I suddenly panicked about failing.

Nung naisip kong wala akong natapos, nag-paniksik ako sa takot na mabagsak.

sudden excitement or thrill

I panicked with excitement when I saw my crush was there.

Nag-paniksik ako nang makita kong andiyan na ang crush ko.