nakaaasar
The English phrase "annoying" can be translated into Tagalog as nakaaasar. If unsure, use nakaaasar. Wiktionary also lists nakaiinis and nakauurat.
Meaning: causing irritation or annoyance (adj)
Ways to say it
| Tagalog | IPA |
|---|---|
| nakaaasar | |
| nakaiinis | /nakaˌʔiʔiˈnis/ (Standard Tagalog) |
| nakauurat |
These words are used to describe something that causes irritation or annoyance.
What does it mean word for word?
nakaaasar is derived from the root asar, meaning to tease or provoke, so it literally means causing one to be teased or provoked. nakaiinis is derived from the root inis, meaning irritation or annoyance and literally means causing irritation.
Which one should you use?
Use nakaaasar when something is annoying because it is teasing, provoking or playing with your emotions. In contrast, use nakaiinis for general irritation.
How does it change in a sentence?
In Tagalog, these adjectives are often used in a predicate-first sentence structure or with the marker ay to describe a subject, such as Nakaiinis ang ingay (The noise is annoying).
Did you know?
- The word asar in nakaaasar is actually a loanword from the Spanish word asar, which means 'to roast'.
- In certain contexts, calling someone nakaaasar can be a form of 'flirting' or playful banter among friends, rather than an actual complaint.
- The term nakauurat is a more intense, slangy version of 'annoying' that suggests a feeling of being physically repulsed or disgusted.
Examples in context
- Nakaiinis talaga yung malakas na boses niya.His loud voice is really annoying.This sentence is useful for how to express that a specific quality, like a loud voice, is annoying using nakaiinis.
- Ang kapitbahay na laging nagpapakalat ng basura ay nakakaasar.The neighbor who always litter is annoying.
- Nakaaasar ang ingay ng mga aso.The noise of the dogs is annoying.
- Nakaaasar yung paulit-ulit niyang tanong.His repetitive questions are annoying.
Example conversation
Maria and Jose are talking about a slow internet connection.
- MariaNakaaasar na itong internet natin.Our internet is getting annoying.
- JoseOo nga, hindi ako makapag-trabaho.I agree, I can't work.
- MariaKailangan na nating magpalit ng provider.We need to change providers already.
- JoseSige, ako na ang tatawag bukas.Okay, I will be the one to call tomorrow.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “annoying” translations and entries nakaiinis, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0.
