Download
Translate Files
search close
    https://lingvanex.com/translate/ Translate Text https://app.lingvanex.com/ Translate Files

    Maantak (en. To become greedy)

    /ma'an-tak/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    The action of being excessive or greedy.
    We often become greedy when we see things we want.
    Madalas tayong maantak kapag nakikita natin ang mga bagay na gusto natin.
    adjective
    Means becoming excessive or greedy.
    He became greedy with his dreams and was not content with less.
    Siya ay naging maantak sa kanyang mga pangarap at hindi nakontento sa mababa.
    Being excessive in liking or desire.
    Greedy behavior causes many problems.
    Ang maantak na pag-uugali ay nagiging sanhi ng maraming problema.

    Etymology

    The word 'maantak' comes from the root word 'antak' which means 'to become greedy' or 'to be extravagant'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    greedy behavior
    Behavior of being excessive or greedy.
    maantak na pag-uugali

    Related Words

    level
    Refers to the level or degree of something, often used in the context of obsession with material things.
    antas

    Slang Meanings

    Always touching or intriguing.
    That's an engaging story, it's like you want to know everything!
    Yan ang maantak na kwento, parang gusto mo nang malaman lahat!
    Very interesting or thrilling.
    The new show on Netflix is really exciting!
    Yung bagong palabas sa Netflix, maantak talaga!
    Contains an attached emotional or sentimental factor.
    That song really touches the heart.
    Yung awit na yun, maantak sa puso.