Filipino · Emotions & Feelings
sabik
Excited; eager
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Full of anticipation.
Example
Sabik na akong bumisita sa Palawan.
I am excited to visit Palawan.
Etymology
'Sabik' originates from the Proto-Malayo-Polynesian term for 'eager' or 'excited', and its meaning remains consistent in modern usage.
How & Where It’s Used
'Sabik' is used in both informal contexts and can be found in spoken and written Tagalog. It is recognized across various regions without substantial dialectal differences.