Magkasakit (en. To get sick)

/maɡkaˈsakit/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Reached a state of being sick.
He got sick with a long fever.
Nagkasakit siya ng matagal na lagnat.
To have an ailment or illness.
He often gets sick during the rainy season.
Madalas siyang magkasakit tuwing tag-ulan.
To become ill.
When he gets sick, he can't work.
Kapag nagkasakit siya, hindi siya makapagtrabaho.

Etymology

Originating from the word 'kasakit'

Common Phrases and Expressions

Suffered from mental illness
Became mentally unstable.
Nagkasakit ng isip
Get sick in health
Become ill related to health.
Magkasakit sa kalusugan

Related Words

illness
Having an accident or condition that causes sickness.
karamdaman
pain/illness
The state of unwellness in health.
sakit

Slang Meanings

to get sick
Oh no, you might get sick from the heat outside!
Hala, baka magsakit ka sa sobrang init sa labas!
to get injured
Oh no, I got hurt while playing earlier!
Nako, nagkasugat ako sa laro kanina!
to feel overwhelmed or stressed
Whenever I have exams, it's like I get hit with a headache.
Kapag nagka-exam ako, parang tinamaan ako ng sakit sa utak.