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    Kagatan (en. Bite)

    ka-ga-tan

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    The occurrence of a bite of teeth on an object, especially on flesh.
    He received a bite from a snake while walking in the forest.
    Nakatanggap siya ng kagatan mula sa isang ahas habang naglalakad sa gubat.
    The effect or damage caused by the touch or feeding of an organism.
    The mosquito bite can carry diseases.
    Ang kagatan ng lamok ay maaaring magdala ng mga sakit.

    Etymology

    from the word 'kagat' meaning to bite or penetrate into flesh.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    mosquito bite
    The result of a mosquito landing on human skin.
    kagatan ng lamok
    to be bitten by a wild dog
    The danger or threat from wild animals.
    kagatin ka ng asong gubat

    Related Words

    bite
    The action of having a bite; the active touching.
    kagat
    bite wound
    A type of injury resulting from animal bites.
    pang-gagat

    Slang Meanings

    Heartache or annoyance towards someone.
    Wow, your irritation towards him is intense, you don't even want to be friends with him!
    Grabe, ang kagatan mo sa kanya, ayaw mo naman siyang gawing kaibigan!
    Having a grudge or anger.
    Why do you have a grudge against him? He didn't do anything wrong!
    Bakit ka may kagatan sa kanya, wala naman siyang ginawang masama?
    Sigh or regret.
    After the events, a lot of regrets were felt.
    Pagkatapos ng mga pangyayari, maraming kagatan ang naramdaman.