From root: asar
Usage Note
Maasar is used to describe a person who is currently feeling peeved or irritated.
Examples
" Maasar ako ngayon. "
Natural Translation
I'm annoyed right now.
Literal Translation
Annoyed I now.
" Madali siyang maasar sa ingay. "
Natural Translation
He/She gets annoyed easily by noise.
Literal Translation
Easily he/she gets annoyed at noise.
" Madali siyang maasar kapag paulit-ulit mo siyang tinatanong sa parehong bagay habang abala siya. "
Natural Translation
He gets annoyed easily when you keep asking him the same thing while he's busy.
Literal Translation
Easily he gets-annoyed when repeatedly you him ask at same thing while busy he.
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