Gutom (en. Hunger)

ˈɡutɔm

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A state of lack of food or the sad feeling caused by hunger.
He is worried because of his extreme hunger.
Siya ay nag-aalala dahil sa kanyang matinding gutom.
The need for food.
Hunger motivates us to eat.
Ang gutom ay nag-uudyok sa atin na kumain.
A feeling caused by lack of nutrients from food.
Many people suffer from hunger in poor countries.
Maraming tao ang nagdurusa mula sa gutom sa mga mahihirap na bansa.

Etymology

Spanish: 'gutom' derived from 'hambre'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

In hunger
Having nothing to eat or being left with little food.
Nasa gutom
Die of hunger
To perish or fail in finding food and care.
Mamatay sa gutom

Related Words

eat
An activity of ingesting food as a response to hunger.
kain
nutrient
Elements in food that the body needs.
sustansya

Slang Meanings

extremely hungry
Man, I'm so hungry I could eat a horse!
Grabe, sobrang gutom na ako, parang pwede na akong kumain ng kabayo!
looks hungry
You look hungry, what are you eating?
Mukhang gutom ka, ano bang kinakain mo?
still hungry vibes
No matter what I eat, it's still just hunger vibes!
Kahit anong ikain ko, kulang pa rin, puro gutom vibes lang!