Disturbing in Tagalog

“Disturbing” in Tagalog is commonly translated as “nakakabahala,” “nakakapangilabot,” “nakakagambala,” or “nakakatakot.” These terms describe something that causes worry, unease, or discomfort. Understanding these translations helps you express concerns about troubling situations or unsettling content in Tagalog conversations.

[Words] = Disturbing

[Definition]:

• Disturbing /dɪˈstɜːrbɪŋ/
• Adjective: Causing anxiety, worry, or unease; troubling or unsettling.
• Adjective: Creating interruption or disruption to peace or normal conditions.

[Synonyms] = Nakakabahala, Nakakapangilabot, Nakakagambala, Nakakatakot, Nakakagulo, Nakakabagabag, Nakakabalisa, Nakakasindak, Nakakaalarma

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: The documentary showed some disturbing images of war.
• Ex1_PH: Ang dokumentaryo ay nagpakita ng ilang nakakabahala na larawan ng digmaan.
• Ex2_EN: There’s a disturbing noise coming from the basement at night.
• Ex2_PH: May nakakapangilabot na ingay na nanggagaling sa basement tuwing gabi.
• Ex3_EN: His behavior has been very disturbing lately.
• Ex3_PH: Ang kanyang pag-uugali ay napaka-nakakabahala kamakailan.
• Ex4_EN: The disturbing trend of cyberbullying continues to grow.
• Ex4_PH: Ang nakakababahala na uso ng cyberbullying ay patuloy na lumalaki.
• Ex5_EN: She found the horror movie too disturbing to watch.
• Ex5_PH: Napakita niya na ang pelikulang horror ay masyadong nakakatakot para panoorin.