Overwhelming in Tagalog

“Overwhelming” in Tagalog translates to “Napakalaki,” “Napakalakas,” “Nakakabigla,” or “Nakakasakal.” The specific translation depends on context—whether describing emotions, situations, or physical forces. Discover the nuanced meanings and how to use this powerful word naturally in Filipino conversations below.

[Words] = Overwhelming

[Definition]:

• Overwhelming /ˌoʊvərˈwɛlmɪŋ/
• Adjective 1: Very great in amount, effect, or force; overpowering.
• Adjective 2: (of an emotion) very strong and difficult to manage or resist.
• Adjective 3: So intense as to be difficult to cope with or process.

[Synonyms] = Napakalaki, Napakalakas, Nakakabigla, Nakakasakal, Labis-labis, Napakarami, Nakakabusog, Nakakalula, Walang kapantay

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: The support from the community was overwhelming and brought tears to her eyes.
• Ex1_PH: Ang suporta mula sa komunidad ay napakalaki at nagdulot ng luha sa kanyang mga mata.
• Ex2_EN: She felt an overwhelming sense of joy when she received the good news.
• Ex2_PH: Naramdaman niya ang napakalakas na saya nang makatanggap siya ng magandang balita.
• Ex3_EN: The amount of work was overwhelming, and he didn’t know where to start.
• Ex3_PH: Ang dami ng trabaho ay nakakasakal, at hindi niya alam kung saan magsisimula.
• Ex4_EN: The overwhelming majority of voters supported the new policy.
• Ex4_PH: Ang napakaraming botante ay sumuporta sa bagong patakaran.
• Ex5_EN: The beauty of the sunset was overwhelming and left everyone speechless.
• Ex5_PH: Ang kagandahan ng takipsilim ay nakakabigla at iniwan ang lahat na walang masabi.