balisa
The English word "agitated" can be translated into Tagalog as balisa.
The word balisa is most commonly used to describe a state of anxiety, restlessness or being unsettled rather than pure anger.
Meaning: angry, annoyed, bothered or worked up (verb)
Which one should you use?
While balisa implies a restless or anxious agitation, the word galit is used if the agitation is specifically driven by anger.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the ongoing state of being agitated or the process of becoming agitated, use the aspectual form nababalisa.
Did you know?
- The word balisa shares a common ancestor with the Sanskrit word kleśa, which refers to mental afflictions or 'poison' that cause suffering.
- In the Philippines, the feeling of being balisa is frequently associated with the experience of 'waiting', such as expecting a long-awaited letter or a family member's arrival.
- While 'agitated' in English can describe a person physically pacing or moving around, balisa focuses almost exclusively on the internal, restless feeling of the mind.
Examples in context
- Naiinis ako sa sobrang ingay.I am agitated by the excessive noise.
- Naiinis ako sa tagal ng pila.I am agitated by the long queue.
- Galit na galit ako sa traffic ngayon, na-late na naman ako sa trabaho!I am extremely agitated by the traffic today, I am late for work again!
- Nababalisa siya dahil sa kaniyang mga problema.He/She is feeling agitated because of his/her problems.
- Balisa ang lalaki dahil sa trapik.The man is agitated because of the traffic.
Example conversation
Juan and Maria are waiting for a late delivery.
- JuanBakit ka balisa, Maria?Why are you agitated, Maria?
- MariaHindi pa dumating ang order ko.My order hasn't arrived yet.
- JuanHuminahon ka lang.Just calm down.
- MariaSalamat, Juan.Thanks, Juan.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries balisa, CC BY-SA 4.0.
