Magabako (en. To regret repeatedly)

/ma.ɡa.ˈba.ko/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

A verb that means to endure or have mental suffering.

He often feels regret when he remembers his mistakes.

Karaniwang nagmagabako siya kapag naaalala ang kanyang pagkakamali.

To feel deep regret or to cry due to an incident.

He can no longer endure regret for his wrong decisions in life.

Hindi na niya kayang magabako sa kanyang mga maling desisyon sa buhay.

From the word 'gaba' meaning 'to suffer' or 'to regret' and the prefix 'maga-' that adds a sense of repetition.

There is no point in regretting.

Showing regret cannot change the past.

Walang saisay ang magabako.

regret

The feeling of remorse or dissatisfaction over past events.

pagsisisi

Feeling upset or angry

Juan always feels magabako when he doesn't get snacks.

Laging magabako si Juan kapag hindi siya nabibigyan ng snacks.

Throwing a tantrum

When you ignore him, he becomes magabako and throws himself on the ground.

Kapag hindi mo siya pinapansin, nagiging magabako siya at nagtatampisaw sa lupa.

Heartache or emotional pain

When I see him with others, I feel so magabako.

Pag nakikita ko siya kasama ang iba, sobrang magabako ako.