Mad in Tagalog

Mad in Tagalog translates to “Galit” (angry) or “Baliw” (crazy/insane), depending on the context. This versatile English word can describe someone who is extremely angry, mentally unstable, or wildly enthusiastic about something. Learn how Filipinos express these different shades of meaning in everyday conversation.

[Words] = Mad

[Definition]:

• Mad /mæd/
• Adjective 1: Mentally ill; insane or mentally disturbed.
• Adjective 2: Very angry; furious or enraged.
• Adjective 3: Extremely enthusiastic or excited about something.
• Adjective 4: Wildly foolish or irrational in behavior.

[Synonyms] = Galit, Baliw, Sira-ulo, Loko, Nagagalit, Nababaliw, Nabubuang

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: She was mad at him for forgetting their anniversary.
• Ex1_PH: Galit siya sa kanya dahil nakalimutan ang kanilang anibersaryo.
• Ex2_EN: Don’t go out in the sun without a hat, or you’ll go mad.
• Ex2_PH: Huwag lumabas sa araw nang walang sumbrero, o mababaliw ka.
• Ex3_EN: He’s mad about football and watches every game.
• Ex3_PH: Baliw siya sa football at nanonood ng bawat laro.
• Ex4_EN: My parents will be mad if I come home late tonight.
• Ex4_PH: Magagalit ang mga magulang ko kung uuwi ako nang late ngayong gabi.
• Ex5_EN: That mad scientist conducted dangerous experiments in his laboratory.
• Ex5_PH: Ang baliw na siyentipiko ay nagsagawa ng mapanganib na mga eksperimento sa kanyang laboratoryo.