nakakaasar
annoying
From root: asar
Usage Note
Nakakaasar is a common way to describe frustrating situations like heavy traffic or slow internet.
Examples
" Nakakaasar ang trapik. "
Natural Translation
The traffic is annoying.
Literal Translation
Annoying the traffic.
" Nakakaasar ang taong hindi nakikinig. "
Natural Translation
People who don't listen are annoying.
Literal Translation
Annoying the person not listening.
" Nakakaasar talaga kapag matagal mong hinintay ang bus, tapos puno na pala ito pagdating sa hintuan. "
Natural Translation
It's really annoying when you've waited a long time for the bus, only for it to already be full when it reaches the stop.
Literal Translation
Annoying really when long-time you waited the bus, then full already it upon-arriving at stop.
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