Frustration in Tagalog

Frustration in Tagalog translates to “Pagkabigo,” “Yamot,” or “Inis” depending on context. This emotion represents the feeling of being upset when unable to achieve desired results. Understanding how Filipinos express frustration reveals cultural nuances in emotional communication. Discover the various ways to convey this universal feeling in Tagalog and learn through practical examples below.

[Words] = Frustration

[Definition]:

Frustration /frʌˈstreɪʃən/

Noun 1: The feeling of being upset or annoyed as a result of being unable to change or achieve something.

Noun 2: The prevention of the progress, success, or fulfillment of something.

[Synonyms] = Pagkabigo, Yamot, Inis, Pagkadismaya, Pagkayamot, Pagkabalisa, Balisa, Pagkainis, Bigong pag-asa, Kawalan ng pag-asa

[Example]:

Ex1_EN: His constant frustration with the slow internet made him switch providers.

Ex1_PH: Ang kanyang patuloy na pagkabigo sa mabagal na internet ay nag-udyok sa kanya na magpalit ng provider.

Ex2_EN: She expressed her frustration over the delayed project.

Ex2_PH: Ipinakita niya ang kanyang yamot sa naantalang proyekto.

Ex3_EN: The team’s frustration grew as they failed to meet the deadline.

Ex3_PH: Ang pagkabigo ng koponan ay lumaki nang hindi nila natugunan ang deadline.

Ex4_EN: He took a deep breath to control his frustration.

Ex4_PH: Huminga siya nang malalim upang kontrolin ang kanyang inis.

Ex5_EN: Her frustration turned into motivation to work harder.

Ex5_PH: Ang kanyang pagkadismaya ay naging motibasyon upang magtrabaho nang mas mahirap.