Ikatakot (en. To frighten)

ika-takot

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

A verb describing the action of instilling fear in others.

That news frightened the people.

Ang balitang iyon ay ikinatakot ng mga tao.

An action that causes disturbance or concern.

His face showed that he was frightened by the situation.

Ipinakita ng kanyang mukha na siya ay ikinatakot ng sitwasyon.

from the word 'takot' meaning fear or fright.

to be afraid in the dark

Fear that occurs in darkness.

ikatakot sa dilim

fear

An emotion that describes apprehension about potential dangers.

takot

apprehension

A type of fear that describes doubt or concern about the future.

pangamba

need to rest or chill

I'm so tired, I really need to ikatakot.

Sobra na akong pagod, kailangan ko na talagang ikatakot.

take a break from stress

I've been working for a long time, I want to ikatakot from all the stress.

Matagal na akong nagtatrabaho, gusto ko munang ikatakot sa lahat ng stress.

night out or bonding moment

All I can think about is to ikatakot with my friends.

Wala na akong ibang naiisip kundi ang ikatakot kasama ang barkada.

escape from responsibilities

Sometimes, I just want to ikatakot from the chores at home.

Minsan, gusto ko lang ikatakot sa mga gawain sa bahay.