Are you interested in using words related to moods and emotions in Tagalog language? Wherever you are in the world, you will always be in a situation where you need to express your nararamdaman (feelings in English) to be understood and treated the way you would like. After all, we are humans, and we technically have it in our DNA to have lots of complex feelings that will go beyond masaya (happy) or malungkot (sad). Luckily there are tons of easy words that you can use for your intense feelings, and this is what we are going to dive deep into today.
Ano ba and iyong tunay na nararamdaman? (What is it that you are feeling right now?)
Just like any other language in the world, Tagalog comes with a range of different words that will surely help you describe your current state. You see, we all have “changing” emotions, and all of these can go on for just split seconds, days, to even months! So, before we discuss all the Tagalog words, let’s first identify the exact differences between emotions, feelings, and moods so that we will know exactly what we are pertaining to and improve our knowledge of emotional literacy.
- Emotion – Also known as emosyon in Tagalog, this feeling is more of a response to a certain trigger. This is the first state you will be at when you are starting to develop a feeling which is why we have the term “emotional state.”
- Feeling – After a few seconds of experiencing a strong emotion associated with something psychological, you will start feeling things in a much larger sense (also known as pakiramdam in Tagalog). You will start feeling the emotions with a physical sensation during this time, causing someone to punch the wall, get weak in the knees, or throw a fit.
- Mood – Also known as kalagayan in Tagalog, this is another common circumstance where the feeling can last for minutes, hours, days, and months. This is basically a mix of emotions and feelings that are a bit challenging to recover from right away, like when you are grieving the death of a loved one or becoming clinically depressed.
Now that we already know the differences between us let us now move forward and give you a full list of all the Tagalog words related to these three below.

8 Primary Human Emotions
In reality, humans have over 30,000 emotions, and knowing exactly how we feel can significantly help in giving a more precise description. To make things easier, Dr. Plutchik proposed that we first try to understand our feelings by focusing on the eight primary emotions as seen in his popular emotion wheel. Below are the Tagalog translations for each.
Emotions | Tagalog | Traditional Tagalog | Tagalog Sound | Traditional Tagalog Sound |
Joy | Kaligayahan | Kagalakan | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Kaligayahan[/Speechword] | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Kagalakan[/Speechword] |
Sadness | Kalungkutan | Lumbay | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Kalungkutan[/Speechword] | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Lumbay[/Speechword] |
Acceptance | Pag-tanggap | Pagsang-ayon | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Pag-tanggap[/Speechword] | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Pagsang-ayon[/Speechword] |
Disgust | Pag-kayamot | Pag-kasuklam | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Pag-tanggap[/Speechword] | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Pagsang-ayon[/Speechword] |
Fear | Pangamba | Pagkasindak | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Pangamba[/Speechword] | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Pagkasindak[/Speechword] |
Anger | Galit | Kapootan | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Galit[/Speechword] | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Kapootan[/Speechword] |
Surprise | Pagkagulat | Pagkamangha | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Pagkagulat[/Speechword] | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Pagkamangha[/Speechword] |
Anticipation | Pag-asa | Pagkamapangalaga | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Pag-asa[/Speechword] | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Pagkamapangalaga[/Speechword] |
Please do note that not all of the common Tagalog words have a traditional-word counterpart. We decided to add this to this list since you might come across some of them when speaking with some old locals, reading some Tagalog literature, or watching movies.

100 Words For Moods And Emotions In Tagalog
In order to sound like a pro and spare yourself from looking at the definition of each in the Tagalog dictionary, we will be listing here all the exact translations for mood, emotions, and feelings. For example, if you want to say you are frustrated in Tagalog, you can use the word “nadidismaya.”
Let’s learn other terms so that you can express yourself with confidence! While you learn these words, you will also understand more about the culture and language of the Philippines.
Angry / Annoyed (Expresses Negative Emotions)
Emotions | Tagalog | Sound |
Agitated | Nabalisa | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Nabalisa[/Speechword] |
Aggravated | Pinalubha / Pinalala | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Pinalubha [/Speechword] [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Pinalala [/Speechword] |
Angry | Bugnot / Galit | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Bugnot[/Speechword] [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Galit[/Speechword] |
Bitter | Pagkasaklap | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Pagkasaklap[/Speechword] |
Contempt | Paghamak | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Paghamak[/Speechword] |
Cynical | Mapang-uyam | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Mapang-uyam[/Speechword] |
Disdain | Pang-aaba | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Pang-aaba[/Speechword] |
Exasperated | Pag-asa | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Pag-asa[/Speechword] |
Frustrated | Nadidismaya | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Nadidismaya[/Speechword] |
Furious | Nangangalit | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Nangangalit[/Speechword] |
Grouchy | Matampuhin | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Matampuhin[/Speechword] |
Hostile | Pagalit | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Pagalit[/Speechword] |
Impatient | Naiinip | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Naiinip[/Speechword] |
Irritated | Inis | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Inis[/Speechword] |
Irate | Nagagalit | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Nagagalit[/Speechword] |
Moody | Matampuhin | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Matampuhin[/Speechword] |
Nervous | Ninenerbiyos | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Ninenerbiyos[/Speechword] |
Pissed | Asar | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Asar[/Speechword] |
Upset | Masama ang loob | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Masama ang loob[/Speechword] |
Vindictive | Mapaghiganti | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Mapaghiganti[/Speechword] |
Open (Shows Positive Emotions)
Feelings | Tagalog | Sound |
Calm | Kalmado/ Panatag | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Kalmado[/Speechword] [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Panatag[/Speechword] |
Content | Matiyaga / Matiisin | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Matiyaga[/Speechword] [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline] Matiisin[/Speechword] |
Patient | Matiyaga / Matiisin | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Matiyaga[/Speechword] [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline] Matiisin[/Speechword] |
Peaceful | Mapayapa / Matiwasay | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Mapayapa[/Speechword] [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Matiwasay[/Speechword] |
Relaxed | Nakapahinga | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Nakapahinga[/Speechword] |
Serene | Matahimik | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Matahimik[/Speechword] |
Trusting | Mapagtiwala | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Mapagtiwala[/Speechword] |
Joy (Expresses Unbounded Happiness)
Feelings | Tagalog | Sound |
Awe | Paghanga / Pangingimi | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Kalmado[/Speechword] [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Panatag[/Speechword] |
Bliss | Lubos na kaligayahan | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Matiyaga[/Speechword] [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline] Matiisin[/Speechword] |
Delighted | Nagagalak | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Matiyaga[/Speechword] [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline] Matiisin[/Speechword] |
Eager | Sabik | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Mapayapa[/Speechword] [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Matiwasay[/Speechword] |
Ecstatic | Nakapahinga | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Nakapahinga[/Speechword] |
Engaged | Matahimik | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Matahimik[/Speechword] |
Enthusiastic | Kalugud-lugod | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Kalugud-lugod[/Speechword] |
Excited | Nasasabik | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Nasasabik[/Speechword] |
Free | Malaya | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Malaya[/Speechword] |
Happy | Masaya | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Masaya[/Speechword] |
Inspired | May inspirasyon | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]May inspirasyon[/Speechword] |
Lively | Masigla | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Masigla[/Speechword] |
Passionate | Masintahin / Magiliw | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Masintahin [/Speechword] [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Magiliw[/Speechword] |
Playful | Mapaglaro | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Mapaglaro[/Speechword] |
Refreshed | Na-refresh | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Na-refresh[/Speechword] |
Satisfied | Nakuntento | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Nakuntento[/Speechword] |
Spirited | Masigla | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Masigla[/Speechword] |
Despair / Sad (The Feeling Of Not Having Hope)
Feelings | Tagalog | Sound |
Anguish /Grief | Paghanga / Pangingimi | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Paghanga [/Speechword] [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Panatag[/Speechword] |
Depressed | Nalulumbay | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Matiyaga[/Speechword] [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline] Matiisin[/Speechword] |
Despondent | Walang pag-asa | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Matiyaga[/Speechword] [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline] Matiisin[/Speechword] |
Disappointed | Pagkabigo | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Mapayapa[/Speechword] [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Matiwasay[/Speechword] |
Discouraged | Desmayado | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Nakapahinga[/Speechword] |
Forlorn | Mapanglaw | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Matahimik[/Speechword] |
Gloomy | Malumbay | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Kalugud-lugod[/Speechword] |
Heartbroken | Dalamhati | |
Hopeless | Kawalang pagasa | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Nasasabik[/Speechword] |
Lonely | Malungkot / Mapanglaw | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Malaya[/Speechword] |
Longing | Nananabik | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Masaya[/Speechword] |
Melancholy | Hambal | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Masintahin [/Speechword] [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Magiliw[/Speechword] |
Sorrow | Kalungkutan | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Mapaglaro[/Speechword] |
Teary | Maluha-luha | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Na-refresh[/Speechword] |
Tired / Weary | Pagod | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Nakuntento[/Speechword] |
Yearning | Matinding pagnanasa | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Masigla[/Speechword] |
Shameful / Fearful (Reflects An Uncomfortable Psychological And Physical Sensation)
Feelings | Tagalog | Sound |
Afraid | Takot | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Takot [/Speechword] |
Anxious | Balisa | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Matiyaga[/Speechword] [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline] Matiisin[/Speechword] |
Apprehensive | Nag-aalaala | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Matiyaga[/Speechword] [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline] Matiisin[/Speechword] |
Ashamed | Nahihiya | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Mapayapa[/Speechword] [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Matiwasay[/Speechword] |
Frightened | Takot | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Nakapahinga[/Speechword] |
Hesitant | Nag-aalangan | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Matahimik[/Speechword] |
Humiliated | Napahiya | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Kalugud-lugod[/Speechword] |
Nervous | Kinakabahan | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Kalugud-lugod[/Speechword] |
Panic | Biglang pagkatakot | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Nasasabik[/Speechword] |
Scared | Natakot / Takot | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Malaya[/Speechword] |
Self-conscious | Kimi | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Masaya[/Speechword] |
Useless | Walang silbi | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Masintahin [/Speechword] [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Magiliw[/Speechword] |
Weak | Mahina | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Mapaglaro[/Speechword] |
Worried | Nag-aalala | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Na-refresh[/Speechword] |
Tensed (Reflects High Levels Of Guilt)
Feelings | Tagalog | Sound |
Begging | Nagmamakaawa | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Nagmamakaawa[/Speechword] |
Burned out | Burn out | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Burn out[/Speechword] |
Cranky | Magagalitan/ Sumpungin | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Magagalitan[/Speechword] [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline] Sumpungin[/Speechword] |
Depleted | Paubos | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Paubos[/Speechword] |
Edgy | Nerbiyoso | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Nerbiyoso[/Speechword] |
Exhausted | Pagod na pagod | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Pagod na pagod[/Speechword] |
Overwhelm | Mapuspos | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Mapuspos[/Speechword] |
Rattled | Tarantahin | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Tarantahin[/Speechword] |
Rejecting | Ang pagtanggi | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Ang pagtanggi[/Speechword] |
Restless | Tanggihin | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Tanggihin/Speechword] |
Tight | Masikip | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Masikip[/Speechword] |
Weary | Pagod | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Pagod[/Speechword] |
Worn out | Pagod na pagod | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Pagod na pagod[/Speechword] |
Regret | Panghihinayang | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Panghihinayang[/Speechword] |
Remorseful | Nagsisisi | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Nagsisisi[/Speechword] |
Sorry | Kinalulungkot | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Kinalulungkot[/Speechword] |

Tender (Shows Warmth, Concern, And Gentle Affection)
Feelings | Tagalog | Sound |
Calm | Kalmado / Prente | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Kalmado[/Speechword] [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Prente[/Speechword] |
Caring | Mapag-alaga | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Mapag-alaga[/Speechword] |
Loving | Mapagmahal | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Mapagmahal[/Speechword] |
Reflective | Mapanimdim | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Mapanimdim[/Speechword] |
Self-loving | Mapagmahal sa sarili | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Mapagmahal sa sarili[/Speechword] |
Serene | Mahinahon / Mapayapa | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Mahinahon[/Speechword] [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Mapayapa[/Speechword] |
Vulnerable | Marupok | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Marupok[/Speechword] |
Warm | Masigla | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Masigla[/Speechword] |
In love | Umiibig | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Umiibig[/Speechword] |
As we reach this part of the post, please note that all of these words can also be associated with certain bodily sensations. For instance, you will instantly feel clammy (Nanlalamig in Tagalog) if you present in front of a big crowd or feel breathless (Humihingal) after a quick jog. To know some of the associated sensations, check the picture down below.
Feelings | Tagalog | Sound |
Cold | Nilalamig | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Nilalamig[/Speechword] |
Pain | Kirot | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Kirot[/Speechword] |
Dizzy | Nahihilo | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Nahihilo[/Speechword] |
Hard | Matigas | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Matigas[/Speechword] |
Hot | Mainit | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Mainit[/Speechword] |
Icy | Malamig | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Malamig[/Speechword] |
Itchy | Makati | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Makati[/Speechword] |
Jumpy | Magugulatin | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Magugulatin[/Speechword] |
Numb | Manhid | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Manhid[/Speechword] |
Pulsing | Nagpipintig | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Nagpipintig[/Speechword] |
Sensitive | Sensitibo | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Sensitibo[/Speechword] |
Shaky | Nanginginig | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Nanginginig[/Speechword] |
Slow | Mabagal | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Mabagal[/Speechword] |
Soft | Malambot | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Malambot[/Speechword] |
Sweaty | Pawisin | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Pawisin[/Speechword] |
Warm | Mainit | [Speechword voice=”Filipino Female” isinline]Mainit[/Speechword] |

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