Kabalaka

worry / concernnoun

Alternative meanings

worry; concern; anxiety; mental uneasiness; fear or concern about something; source of concern

Pronunciation

kah-bah-LAH-kah

Root and affixes

From balaka, to worry or be concerned. Kabalaka names worry or anxiety; mabalaka means to become worried or concerned; nabalaka means worried.

Variants or conjugations

kabalaka; balaka; mabalaka; nabalaka; gikabalak-an; mabalak-on; mga kabalaka

Related words and expressions

kahadlok = fear; kaguol = sadness or distress; problema = problem; hunahuna = thought; pasidaan = warning; kalinaw = peace or calm

Meaning and usage notes

Kabalaka can mean everyday concern or anxiety. For deeper sadness or emotional distress, kaguol may sound stronger. For direct fear, kahadlok is more specific.