Tensyon (en. Tension)
ten-syon
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The state of having high pressure or force.
There is high tension between the nations.
May mataas na tensyon sa pagitan ng mga bansa.
Emotional pressure or stress.
I can feel the tension in his voice.
Nararamdaman ko ang tensyon sa kanyang boses.
The tightening of something, such as a rope or muscle.
The tension in the rope is necessary for climbing.
Ang tensyon ng lubid ay kinakailangan sa pag-akyat.
Etymology
From the English word 'tension'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
tension in the air
The feeling of misunderstanding or tension in the surroundings.
tensyon sa hangin
electric tension
The level of electrical pressure in a system.
tensyon ng kuryente
Related Words
stress
A condition of emotional or physical force.
stress
force
An external influence that causes a change in the state of an object.
puwersa
Slang Meanings
nervous or stressed
I have so many deadlines, I'm really tense!
Ang dami kong deadlines, sobrang tensyon na ako!
sharing problems
I'm going home, the tension at home is super heavy.
Uuwi na ako, ang tensyon sa bahay sobrang heavy.
drama or chemistry in a relationship
The tension between them is intense, there’s definitely something going on!
Grabe ang tensyon sa kanila, parang may something!
a mix of preparation or excitement
There's so much tension before the concert, I can't hold back!
Sobrang tensyon bago ang concert, hindi na ako makapagpigil!