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    Magtakas (en. To wonder)

    /maɡˈtakas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    The act of doubting or being surprised.
    He wondered at the sudden influx of people on the street.
    Nagmagtakas siya sa biglang pagdagsa ng mga tao sa kalsada.
    Activation of the mind over unexpected things.
    During his trip, he wondered at the beautiful scenery.
    Sa kanyang paglalakbay, nagtakás siya sa mga magagandang tanawin.
    Being surprised by an event or situation.
    She wondered at the results of her exam.
    Nagtakás siya sa resulta ng kanyang pagsusulit.

    Etymology

    The root word is 'takâ', meaning 'to happen with excessive doubt or wonder.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to wonder about what happened
    to express surprise or doubt about an event
    magtaka sa nangyari

    Related Words

    wonder
    Root word meaning surprise or doubt.
    takâ

    Slang Meanings

    to be surprised
    You should be surprised at what he did!
    Magtakas ka naman na sa ginawa niya!
    to have difficulty
    You would have a hard time, I got lost on the way!
    Magtakas ka na, naligaw ako sa daan!
    to make a mistake
    You must be mistaken, he doesn't talk to me anymore.
    Magtakas kang makalimot, hindi na niya ako kinakausap.