Kinatatakutan (en. Feared)
ki-na-ta-ta-kut-an
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A state of having fear or apprehension.
Darkness is a fear of children.
Ang dilim ay isang kinatatakutan ng mga bata.
A thing or situation that causes fear in a person.
The snake is one of the fears of many.
Ang ahas ay isa sa mga kinatatakutan ng marami.
The perception of a person or thing as dangerous or frightening.
Some people are feared because of their reputation.
Ang ibang tao ay kinatatakutan dahil sa kanilang reputasyon.
Etymology
From the root word 'takot' which means 'fear' and 'kinatatakutan' meaning 'feared'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
feared by everyone
a thing that everyone fears or is apprehensive about.
kinatatakutan ng lahat
Related Words
fear
An emotion caused by danger or threat.
takot
anxiety
A feeling that describes fear or concern.
pangamba
Slang Meanings
afraid or fearful
Children always fear the ghost in the room.
Laging kinatatakutan ng mga bata ang multo sa kwarto.
opposed or feared by others
Students fear low grades on their report card.
Kinatatakutan ng mga estudyante ang mababang grado sa kanilang report card.
overt fear or concern
People fear the changes in the laws.
Ang mga tao ay kinatatakutan ang mga pagbabago sa batas.