Nakakainis ka
/naˌkakaʔiˈnis ka/word by word
The Tagalog phrase for "you're annoying" is Nakakainis ka.
The phrase is used to tell someone that their behavior is irritating or frustrating.
What does it mean word for word?
The word Nakakainis is derived from the root inis, which means annoyance or irritation.
Which one should you use?
You can also use Nakakairita ka, which utilizes the loanword irita from Spanish or English to say "You're irritating". Additionally, if you want to express this toward a group of people rather than one person, use Nakakainis kayo.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Nakakainis ka is informal and can sound blunt or rude depending on the tone of voice used. In more playful or informal settings, you might hear Ang kulit mo!, which can have a playful connotation.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the sentence Nakakainis ka, the word ka is the singular second-person pronoun "you". To address a group of people instead of one person, replace ka with kayo.
How do you pronounce it?
/naˌkakaʔiˈnis ka/
Did you know?
- The phrase Nakakainis ka can be used sarcastically to express affection when a friend does something unexpectedly sweet or thoughtful.
- When someone is being annoying, a Filipino might respond with a clicking sound of the tongue (the 'tsks' sound) alongside Nakakainis ka to emphasize their exasperation.
- If you are talking to someone much older or in a position of authority, using Nakakainis ka would be considered extremely disrespectful and could cause offense.
Examples in context
- Nakakainis ka talaga.You are really annoying.
- Bakit nakakainis ka ngayon?Why are you being annoying now?
- Nakakainis ka kapag nagbibiro ka.You are annoying when you joke around.
Example conversation
Ricardo and Angela are arguing about a loud game.
- RicardoNakakainis ka, ang ingay mo.You're annoying, you are so noisy.
- AngelaHindi naman, naglalaro lang ako.Not really, I'm just playing.
- RicardoPero nakakainis na ang ingay mo.But your noise is already annoying.
- AngelaSige, tatahimik na ako.Okay, I will be quiet now.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (nakakainis, ka) and can differ in connected speech.
