Magtawidgutom (en. To endure hunger)

mak-ta-wid gu-tom

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb that describes the acceptance of hunger.
We need to endure hunger until our food supply arrives.
Kailangan natin magtawidgutom hanggang dumating ang aming suplay ng pagkain.
An action of enduring lack of food.
He heard the songs of his friends while he endured hunger.
Siya ay nakarinig ng mga awit ng kanyang mga kaibigan habang siya ay magtawidgutom.
Maintaining hope even in the midst of hunger.
His faith gave him strength to endure hunger.
Ang kanyang pananampalataya ay nagbigay lakas sa kanya upang magtawidgutom.

Common Phrases and Expressions

endure hunger in hardship
Enduring hunger during difficult times.
magtawidgutom sa hirap

Related Words

hunger
A state of lack of food that causes physical discomfort or pain.
gutom
endure
The ability to continue in the face of challenges.
tiisin

Slang Meanings

rarely eats or doesn't eat well
I only had snacks. I'm happy to skip meals today.
Kumain lang ako ng snacks. Masaya na akong magtawidgutom sa araw na ito.
to wallow in hunger
When I’m on the road, I just think of skipping meals while waiting for food stalls.
Kapag nasa daan ako, iniisip ko na lang na magtawidgutom habang naghihintay ng paninda.
spending time while hungry
Sometimes, I just waste time skipping meals because I'm busy with work.
Minsan, nag-aaksaya lang ako ng oras sa magtawidgutom kasi abala ako sa trabaho.