Ditakot (en. Dread)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A intense fear or apprehension towards something or a situation.
The dread of people in the dark is common.
Ang ditakot ng mga tao sa dilim ay karaniwan.
verb
The experience of fear caused by something.
The dread came when he heard a noise from behind.
Dumating ang ditakot nang marinig niya ang ingay sa likuran.

Common Phrases and Expressions

severe dread
A type of fear that is extreme and untreatable.
malubhang ditakot

Related Words

fear-inducing
Things or situations that cause fear.
katatakutan

Slang Meanings

So scared, like nothing else comes to mind but fear.
When he saw the ghost, he was so scared (ditakot) that he couldn't move.
Nang makita niya yung multo, ditakot siya at di na nakagalaw.
To get angry or annoyed out of fear or panic.
When I joke about cockroaches, she gets so scared (ditakot) and gets mad.
Pag nagbibiro ako tungkol sa ipis, nagiging ditakot siya at nagagalit.