Excitement in Tagalog

Excitement in Tagalog translates to “Kagalakan” or “Kasabikan,” expressing a feeling of great enthusiasm, eagerness, and thrilling anticipation. This emotion captures moments of joy and energetic anticipation that color our daily experiences.

Discover how Filipinos express excitement through various contexts—from celebrating special occasions to anticipating future events. Understanding these nuances will enrich your ability to communicate emotions effectively in Tagalog.

[Words] = Excitement

[Definition]:

• Excitement /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/
• Noun 1: A feeling of great enthusiasm and eagerness.
• Noun 2: A state of being excited or thrilled about something.
• Noun 3: Something that causes enthusiasm or stimulates interest.

[Synonyms] = Kagalakan, Kasabikan, Pagkasabik, Pangingilabot, Sigasig, Tuwa, Saya, Pagkatuwa

[Example]:

Ex1_EN: The children couldn’t contain their excitement as they waited for the birthday party to begin.
Ex1_PH: Ang mga bata ay hindi mapigilan ang kanilang kagalakan habang hinihintay na magsimula ang birthday party.

Ex2_EN: There was great excitement in the air when the celebrity arrived at the mall.
Ex2_PH: May malaking kasabikan sa hangin nang dumating ang celebrity sa mall.

Ex3_EN: Her voice trembled with excitement as she announced her promotion.
Ex3_PH: Ang kanyang tinig ay nanginginig sa tuwa nang ipahayag niya ang kanyang promotion.

Ex4_EN: The excitement of traveling to a new country kept him awake all night.
Ex4_PH: Ang pagkasabik sa paglalakbay sa bagong bansa ay nagpagising sa kanya buong gabi.

Ex5_EN: The crowd’s excitement reached its peak when the winning goal was scored.
Ex5_PH: Ang kagalakan ng mga tao ay umabot sa rurok nang ma-iskor ang panalo.