imbiyerna
imbiyérna with stress marks
state of irritation/annoyance
Usage Note
Imbiyerna is a slang term originating from gay Tagalog (bekimon/swardspeak), likely derived from Spanish 'invierno' used figuratively, and describes a state of intense irritation or exasperation. It is now used broadly in casual urban speech, especially among younger Filipinos.
Examples
" Imbiyerna na ako sa init. "
Natural Translation
I'm already annoyed by the heat.
Literal Translation
Annoyance already I in-the heat.
" Imbiyerna talaga ako sa trapik ngayon. "
Natural Translation
I'm really so annoyed with the traffic today.
Literal Translation
Annoyance really I in-the traffic today.
" Imbiyerna na imbiyerna ako sa kapitbahay naming laging maingay tuwing hatinggabi kahit may pasok kami kinabukasan. "
Natural Translation
I'm utterly exasperated with our neighbor who is always noisy at midnight even though we have work the next day.
Literal Translation
Annoyance and annoyance I in-the neighbor our that always noisy in every midnight even-though have work we next-day.
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