Usage Note
Inis describes mild to moderate annoyance or irritation, often at repeated behavior or minor frustrations. It is extremely common in everyday Tagalog speech and social media. The phrase 'naiinis ako' (I'm annoyed) is one of the most frequently used emotional expressions among Filipinos of all ages.
Examples
" Naiinis ako sa kanya. "
Natural Translation
I'm annoyed at him.
Literal Translation
Am-annoyed I at him.
" Huwag kang magpakita ng inis. "
Natural Translation
Do not show any annoyance.
Literal Translation
Do-not you show of annoyance.
" Kahit naiinis na ako sa ingay, pinilit kong manatiling kalmado dahil natutulog pa ang bata. "
Natural Translation
Even though I was already annoyed by the noise, I forced myself to stay calm because the child was still sleeping.
Literal Translation
Even-though annoyed already I at-the noise, forced I-that staying-LINK calm because sleeping still the child.
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