Tension (en. Tensiyon)

ˈtɛn.ʃən

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A state of disturbance resulting from worries or concerns.
The tension in the room was felt as people talked about their problems.
Ang tensiyon sa silid ay nadarama habang nag-uusap ang mga tao tungkol sa kanilang mga problema.
The force that causes a material to stretch.
The tension that causes the metal to yield must be measured carefully.
Ang tensiyon na nagiging sanhi ng pag-extract sa metal ay dapat sukatin ng maayos.
A situation where there is competition or tension between people or groups.
There is tension between family members due to misunderstandings.
Mayroong tensiyon sa pagitan ng mga miyembro ng pamilya dahil sa hindi pagkakaunawaan.

Etymology

English

Common Phrases and Expressions

high tension
indicates extreme stress or anxiety.
mataas ang tensiyon
tension will ease
indicates a reduction of stress or worries.
mawawala ang tensiyon

Related Words

stress
A state of emotional or physical fatigue.
stress
relaxation
A state of relaxation or rest.
relaxation

Slang Meanings

Serious situation or problem.
The tension in the office is intense because of the deadline.
Grabe yung tension sa loob ng opisina dahil sa deadline.
Creates misunderstandings among people.
There's tension in the group because they can't agree on the project.
May tension sa grupo kasi hindi sila magkasundo sa project.
Tension in a relationship, often between friends or partners.
The tension between them eased when they talked about the issue.
Bumaba ang tension nila nang mag-usap sila tungkol sa problema.