Magtaka (en. To wonder)

mag-ta-ka

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

An action of doubt or lack of understanding about something.

You may wonder about what he said, but this is the truth.

Magtaka ka man sa kanyang sinabi, ito ang totoo.

Having interest or curiosity about a situation.

Let's wonder what happened to him.

Magtaka tayo kung ano ang nangyari sa kanya.

To practice thinking about unusual or difficult to understand things.

Always wonder to learn something new.

Magtaka ka lagi upang matuto ng bago.

Its origin, 'taka,' means doubt or misunderstanding.

Do you wonder?

Are you confused?

Magtaka ka ba?

Why wonder?

Why need to doubt?

Bakit magtataka?

wonder

Doubt or lack of understanding.

taka

inquiry

Investigation or questioning to know the truth.

pag-usisa

too shocked or surprised

Why are you so surprised by what he did? He’s not like that!

Bakit parang magtataka ka sa ginawa niya? Di naman siya ganyan!

ignorant or clueless

Did you see his reaction? It's like he's confused about everything!

Nakita mo bang ang reaksyon niya? Parang nagtataka sa lahat!

hesitant or undecided

Why would he be confused? All the signs are already there.

Bakit siya magtataka? Lahat naman ng signs andiyan na.