mabalaka

to worry; to be concerned; to become worriedverb

Alternative meanings

To feel worry, concern, or anxiety about something or someone.

Pronunciation

mah-bah-LAH-kah

Root and affixes

Related to balaka, worry or concern. Mabalaka expresses becoming worried or concerned.

Variants or conjugations

balaka; kabalaka; nabalaka; mabalaka

Related words and expressions

fear; thought; problem; concern

Meaning and usage notes

Commonly used when someone worries about a situation or another person.