Terribly in Tagalog

Terribly in Tagalog translates to “napakasama,” “sobrang,” or “lubhang masama” depending on context. This adverb intensifies descriptions, expressing either extremely negative conditions or strong emphasis. Mastering its Tagalog equivalents enables precise expression of severity, intensity, and emotional emphasis in both casual and formal communication.

[Words] = Terribly

[Definition]:

• Terribly /ˈterəbli/
• Adverb 1: In a way that is extremely bad, severe, or unpleasant; causing great distress or suffering.
• Adverb 2: Very much; extremely (used as an intensifier for emphasis in positive or negative contexts).
• Adverb 3: In a manner that is of poor quality, inadequate, or unacceptable standard.

[Synonyms] = Napakasama, Sobrang, Lubhang masama, Napaka-, Talagang, Kakila-kilabot, Nakakatakot, Grabe, Labis, Husto

[Example]:

Ex1_EN: She felt terribly guilty about forgetting her best friend’s birthday celebration last weekend.
Ex1_PH: Naramdaman niya ang napakasama ng loob tungkol sa pagkalimot sa selebrasyon ng kaarawan ng kanyang matalik na kaibigan noong nakaraang linggo.

Ex2_EN: The meeting went terribly wrong when the projector suddenly stopped working during the presentation.
Ex2_PH: Ang pulong ay napakasama ng takbo nang ang projector ay biglang huminto sa paggana sa panahon ng presentasyon.

Ex3_EN: I miss my family terribly since I moved abroad for work last year.
Ex3_PH: Sobrang na-miss ko ang aking pamilya mula nang lumipat ako sa ibang bansa para sa trabaho noong nakaraang taon.

Ex4_EN: The restaurant served terribly cold food despite our repeated complaints to the manager.
Ex4_PH: Ang restaurant ay naghain ng napakalalamig ng pagkain sa kabila ng paulit-ulit naming reklamo sa manager.

Ex5_EN: The weather has been terribly hot this summer, breaking temperature records in many cities.
Ex5_PH: Ang panahon ay napakainit ngayong tag-init, sinisira ang mga rekord ng temperatura sa maraming lungsod.