Worried in Tagalog

“Worried” in Tagalog is “nag-aalala,” “balisa,” or “nababahala.” These words capture the feeling of anxiety and concern that comes with worry. Understanding the different ways to express worry in Tagalog will help you communicate your feelings more naturally and connect better with Filipino speakers.

[Words] = Worried

[Definition]:

• Worried /ˈwʌr.id/
• Adjective: Anxious or troubled about actual or potential problems; feeling uneasy or concerned.

[Synonyms] = Nag-aalala, Balisa, Nababahala, Nagugulumihanan, Nababalisa, Preocupado/Preocupada

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: She was worried about her son’s safety during the storm.
• Ex1_PH: Siya ay nag-aalala tungkol sa kaligtasan ng kanyang anak sa panahon ng bagyo.
• Ex2_EN: Don’t be worried, everything will work out fine.
• Ex2_PH: Huwag kang mag-alala, magiging maayos ang lahat.
• Ex3_EN: He looked worried when he heard the news.
• Ex3_PH: Mukhang nababahala siya nang marinig niya ang balita.
• Ex4_EN: I’m worried that we might be late for the meeting.
• Ex4_PH: Nag-aalala ako na baka mahuli tayo sa pulong.
• Ex5_EN: The parents were worried sick when their daughter didn’t come home.
• Ex5_PH: Ang mga magulang ay lubhang nag-aalala nang hindi umuwi ang kanilang anak na babae.