Maanghitan (en. Sting)

/maːaŋˈɡi.tan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of animal capable of stinging, commonly associated with insects or snakes.

Snakes are known for their ability to sting.

Ang mga ahas ay kilala sa kanilang kakayahang maanghitan.

The process of causing pain or injury through a bite or sting.

Being stung by insects can cause an allergic reaction.

Ang maanghitan ng mga insekto ay maaaring magdulot ng allergic reaction.

Root word: 'nghita' meaning 'to bite or sting'.

stung by a bee

received a sting from a bee.

maanghitan ng bee

bite

The action of lifting teeth to hurt something.

kagat

To bite or have a bite, often used in a joking or friendly context.

He said, I got bitten outside, help me get out of this predicament.

Sabi niya, maanghitan ako sa labas, tulungan mo akong umalis sa pagkalugmok.

Spicy (in tone or words), often when someone is angry.

Wow, he was spicy with how good the food was!

Grabe, maanghitan na siya sa sarap ng pagkain!

Too straightforward or harsh in words.

You’ll get bitten by him, he really doesn’t mince words.

Maanghitan ka sa kanya, talagang walang paligoy-ligoy.