Lagim (en. Horror)
/la.gim/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
An intense fear or dread, usually caused by a terrifying event.
His horror was evident on his face when he saw the ghost.
Ang kanyang lagim ay naipahayag sa kanyang mukha nang makita ang multo.
A feeling of excessive anxiety or worry.
Sometimes, fear leads us to make wrong decisions.
Minsan, ang lagim ay nagiging dahilan upang tayo'y makagawa ng mga hindi tamang desisyon.
Etymology
From the word 'lagim' which means fear or dread caused by something.
Common Phrases and Expressions
there is horror in his/her eyes
there is fear or dread visible in his/her eyes.
may lagim sa kanyang mata
Related Words
happen
An event or incident that causes fear or horror.
mangyari
threat
A danger or cause of fear that produces horror.
banta
Slang Meanings
Something that happens that is disgusting or undesirable.
The horror of what happened to him is something I cannot forget.
Ang lagim ng nangyari sa kanya ay hindi ko malilimutan.
A strange fear or dread.
I felt a chill when I saw my friend alone on the dark street.
Nakatanggap ako ng lagim nang makita kong mag-isa ang kaibigan ko sa madilim na kalsada.
Something so shocking you can't believe it.
Wow, the horror of how he looks now is like a different person.
Grabe yung lagim sa itsura niya ngayon, parang ibang tao.