Kumagat (en. Biting)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action of touching or gripping something with teeth.
The dog bit his foot.
Kumagat ang aso sa kanyang paa.
To step into or engage in a difficult and painful illusion or subject.
He fell for his friends' teasing.
Kumagat siya sa pang-aasar ng kanyang mga kaibigan.
To grasp or take something in a way that may harm or affect another person.
He took the bait thinking it wouldn't have negative effects.
Kumagat siya sa kanyang destinasyon sa pag-aakala na wala itong masamang epekto.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Took the bait
Gave in or fell for the temptation.
Kumagat sa bait

Related Words

ngumangat
Related to the action of eating or biting.
ngumangat

Slang Meanings

agreed or concurred
He finally agreed to my offer to go out of town.
Kumagat na siya sa alok ko na mag-out of town.
to confess feelings
He finally confessed his feelings for his crush.
Kumagat na siya sa nararamdaman niya para sa crush niya.
to show interest
He finally showed interest in joining the band.
Kumagat na siya sa idea na sumali sa band.