Emotions
There are a few ways to form emotion sentences.
Adjectives
The simple way is to just use an adjective, i.e. "Malipayon siya," (she's happy). This is a general purpose method. It could mean she's generally a happy person, rather than referring to a specific situation that's making her happy. If you want to be more specific, you can use object/recipient focus.
Object/Recipient Focus: Ability/Accidental Form
Emotions are often expressed using the Object or Recipient focus (ability/accidental form). The person is the object/recipient, because emotions are acting on the person.
As mentioned, this approach can be used for more specific situations. To demonstrate:
Malipayon siya. — She's happy.
Nalipay siya. — She's feeling happy.
Nalipay siya sa maayong balita. — She's happy (because of the) good news. (maayo = good, balita = news)
"She's feeling happy" is more specific to now, rather than just feeling happy in general.
I miss you. — Nahidlaw ako sa imo.
I'm worried that... — Nabalakâ ako nga...
I'm stressed about... — Na-stress ako sa...
I'm sad because... — Nasuboan ako kay... (kay = because)
I'm saddened by the news. — Nasuboan ako sang balita.
I'm feeling anxious. — Nakulbahan ako.
They're confused. — Nalibug sila.
We're embarrassed. — Nahuyâ kami.
You can also add the emphasizer "gid."
Nasuboan gid ako. — "I am feeling very sad."
There isn't a strict rule on when to use Object focus vs Recipient focus for emotions. Some words use Object focus, and others tend to use Recipient focus. This is another case where you just have to learn it on a word by word basis.
Object/Recipient Focus: Regular Form
The regular form of Object or Recipient focus can be used to change the meaning slightly. E.G. "Ginlipay ako," instead of "Nalipay ako." The effect can vary from word to word, but it generally makes it stronger and it shifts the focus from "I'm feeling this way," to "I'm being made to feel this way."
Nalipay ako. — I felt happy.
Ginlipay ako. — I was comforted.
Nasuboan ako. — "I'm feeling sad."
Ginasuboan ako. — "I am grieved/grieving/feeling depressed/distressed."
Actor Focus
To place more emphasis on the person feeling the emotions, actor focus can be used. This is done using regular Actor/Action focus conjugations, and then adding "ka."
I am missing you. — Nagakahidlaw ako sa imo.
I'm worrying. — Nagakabalakâ ako.
We're nervous about... — Nagakakulba kami sa...
I'm feeling full. — Nagakabusog ako.
Opinion Feelings
You can also express opinions using the object/recipient focus (ability). This isn't very intuitive to native English speakers, but it works.
Namî = neat, cool
Namamian siya sa imo. — She thinks you're cool.
Manamian ka sa mga bulak. — You're going to like the flowers. (bulak = flower)
Guapa = good looking female (guapo = good looking male)
Naguapahan si Tommy sa iya. — Tommy thinks she's cute.
Namit = delicious, tasty
Nanamitan ako sa sinugba nga manok. — I like (the taste of) barbecued chicken. (sinugba = barbecued, manok = chicken)
This can also be used to form a noun.
Mango float amo ang nanamitan ko. — Mango float is the one I like (to eat).
Bonus Tip: Mango float is not a drink, but it's delicious.
I Feel...
The word for feeling something emotionally or physically is "batiag" (also spelled "batyag")."I feel happiness."
Actor Focus: Nagabatiag ako sang kalipay. (kalipay = happiness)
Object Focus: Nabatiagan ko ang kalipay.
Physical Feelings
Physical states can be expressed similarly to emotions.
Adjectives
For general situations, you can just use an adjective.
kapoy = exhausted; "Kapoy ako."
gutom = hungry; "Gutom ang kanding." (kanding = goat)
busog = full (of food); "Busog ako."
Object/Recipient Focus
To be a little more specific about when you're feeling something, rather than just feeling that way in general, object or recipient focus can be used. Either form (ability/accidental or standard form) can be used with no apparent difference in meaning.
"Nakapoy ako." or "Ginakapoy ako."
uhaw = thirsty; "I'm thirsty." = "Nauhaw ako." or "Nauhawan ako." or "Ginauhaw ako."
cold weather = tugnaw; "I'm feeling cold." = "Natugnawan ako." or "Ginatugnawan ako."
lupot = diarrhea; "My stomach is upset." = "Ginalupot ako." or "Nalupot ako."
Actor Focus
Actor focus can be used to place more emphasis on the person.
Nagagutom sila.
Nagalupot siya.
Nagakapoy kami.
There is a lot of variation on which form is used for each word. Rules are more like guidelines. Preferences change over time and in different locations. The best practice is to see how native Hiligaynon speakers prefer to conjugate each word, and then follow their lead.