Hanapin
to fret
01
mangamba, mag-alala
to be anxious about something minor or uncertain
Intransitive: to fret about sth | to fret over sth
Example
She fretted about whether she had left the stove on before leaving the house.
He fretted about the small mistake he made at work, fearing it would cost him his job.
Do n't fret over being a few minutes late; they wo n't mind.
02
mang-abala, magbawas
to create a path or opening by gradually wearing down or eroding a surface
Transitive: to fret sth
Example
The constant traffic had fretted the road, creating visible grooves.
The river fretted the stone, carving a deep path through the valley.
The constant pressure of the wind fretted the cliffs, causing small cracks.
03
mang-ukul, masira
to gradually erode or damage something through constant rubbing or biting
Transitive: to fret a fabric or material
Example
The constant movement of the rope began to fret the edges of the fabric.
Over time, the wind and rain fretted the stone monument.
The harsh sandpaper slowly fretted the surface of the table.
04
magdulot ng pangangati, magsanhi ng di komportableng pakiramdam
to be so tight that it rubs or presses uncomfortably
Transitive: to fret a body part
Example
The shoes were too small and fretted her feet after only a few minutes.
The waistband of the jeans fretted his stomach, making it difficult to move.
The collar of the shirt fretted his neck, causing irritation.
05
bumurda, magsayad
to decorate or adorn something, usually wood or metal, with intricate patterns or designs
Transitive: to fret a surface
Example
The craftsman fretted the wooden frame with delicate patterns.
The artist fretted the edges of the table with intricate carvings.
The door was fretted with ornate patterns, adding elegance to the room.
06
bumagot, magtakip
to create a design or pattern on a surface, often through repeated rubbing, cutting, or marking
Transitive: to fret sth
Example
The wind fretted the sand, leaving rippling patterns across the desert.
The waves fretted the shoreline, leaving a series of natural patterns in the sand.
The wind fretted the snow, creating beautiful designs.
07
mangabal, mag-alala
to make someone feel anxious, upset, or troubled
Transitive: to fret sb
Example
The constant delays at the airport fretted the passengers.
His rude comments seemed to fret her for the rest of the evening.
She did n’t want to fret her parents by telling them the bad news.
08
pahirapan, guluhin
to gradually cause irritation or distress by constant pressure or persistence
Intransitive: to fret at one's mind
Example
The ticking clock fretted at his nerves as the deadline approached.
His worried thoughts fretted at his mind, making it hard to relax.
The repeated questions from his boss fretted at his patience.
09
magalit, maging inis
to become irritated or sore due to constant rubbing or friction
Intransitive
Example
Her feet began to fret after walking for hours in new shoes.
His hands fretted from gripping the rough rope for so long.
The tight straps on her backpack made her shoulders fret.
10
mag-fret, magtimpla ng frets
to add frets to a stringed instrument, such as a guitar or violin, to help produce different notes
Transitive: to fret a stringed instrument
Example
The luthier carefully fretted the guitar, ensuring the notes were perfect.
He decided to fret the violin himself to improve its sound.
The craftsman fretted the new guitar to make it easier to play.
Fret
01
fret, kwerdas
a small metal bar on the neck of a string instrument pressed with fingers to produce a particular note
What is a "fret"?
A fret is a small, raised strip found on the neck of stringed instruments like guitars, basses, and mandolins. Frets are usually made of metal and are placed at specific distances along the neck. Pressing a string down behind a fret changes the vibrating length of the string, which then changes the pitch of the note. Frets help musicians play notes accurately and easily, providing a clear guide for finger placement.
02
fret, dekorasyon
an ornamental pattern consisting of repeated vertical and horizontal lines (often in relief)
03
buwal, naka-patong
a spot that has been worn away by abrasion or erosion
04
pag-aalala, pagkatakot
agitation resulting from active worry
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