Kalagiman (en. Horror)

ka-la-gi-man

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

horror refers to the ability to instill fear or dread.

The story was full of horror that kept everyone on the edge of their seats.

Ang kwento ay puno ng kalagiman na nagpatigil sa lahat sa kanilang mga upuan.

horror as a feeling of intense fear or apprehension.

He felt a sense of horror in the midst of the darkness.

Damdamin ng kalagiman ang kanyang naramdaman sa gitna ng dilim.

root word: lagim

horror of the night

fear caused by darkness and uncertainty at night.

kalagiman ng gabi

lagim

the experience of fear that brings apprehension to someone.

lagim

To hide or leave without signaling.

He got off the jeep and just ghosted me without paying any attention.

Bumaba siya sa jeep at kalagiman na lang nang hindi na ako pinapansin.

To end up in an unexpected situation.

We ended up in a tricky situation when you liked him, I thought you didn’t like him.

Nagkalagiman tayo nung nagustuhan mo siya, akala ko ayaw mo sa kanya.

Sudden departure or avoidance of others.

Where are you? You've ghosted again, you’re not showing up anymore.

Saan ka na? Kalagiman ka na naman, hindi ka na nagpapakita.

Becoming non-visible or disappearance.

He ghosted after his birthday party, I haven't heard from him since.

Nagkalagiman siya pagkatapos ng kanyang birthday party, wala na akong balita sa kanya.