Magtakam (en. To crave)

mag-takám

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

The act of expressing desire or craving for something.

You crave sweet foods if you love sugar.

Magtakam ka sa mga matatamis na pagkain kung mahilig ka sa asukal.

The effort to achieve or obtain something that is greatly desired.

He craves for dreams that he has not yet fulfilled.

Magtakam siya sa mga pangarap na hindi niya pa natutupad.

Having a strong desire to succeed or excel at something.

Let us crave for the success of our life projects.

Magtakam tayo sa tagumpay ng ating mga proyekto sa buhay.

from the root word 'takám' meaning 'greedy' or 'to lust after'.

crave for life

To have a strong desire and aspiration to achieve goals in life.

magtakam sa buhay

longed

The state of having intense desire or longing for something.

nanabik

aspire

The act of desiring or wishing to achieve a specific thing.

mahangad

Come on, let's all join in!

Let's magtak tam, it would be a waste not to enjoy!

Magtakam tayo, sayang ang saya!

You should be a hero in this situation, bro!

You should magtak tam in this situation, bro!

Dapat magtak tam ka sa sitwasyong 'to, bro!

Join my admin team, guys!

Join my magtak tam in our admin team, guys!

Magtakam ka sa admin team namin, guys!

I'm really going to dominate this tournament, we're already winning!

I'm truly going to magtak tam in this tournament, we're already winning!

Talagang kasi magtakam ako sa tournament na 'to, panalo na ‘to!