Makagat (en. To bite)
ma-ka-gat
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
To discover or inflict pain or injury by biting.
The snake bit and caused severe pain.
Ang ahas ay makagat at nagdulot ng matinding sakit.
To perform the action of biting.
Don't bite in a fight.
Huwag kang makagat sa pag-aaway.
To cause pain or trouble to another being by biting.
The child was bitten by an insect in the park.
Makagat ng insekto ang bata sa park.
Common Phrases and Expressions
dog bite
Indicates suffering pain or fear caused by a dog's bite.
makagat ng aso
snake bite
Refers to the danger or injury caused by a snake's bite.
makagat ng ahas
Related Words
bite
The action or result of causing pain or injury by biting.
kagat
insect bite
The bite of an insect which often causes irritation or pain.
kagat ng insekto
Slang Meanings
Full of sourness or teasing.
Those words are really makagat!
Grabe naman 'yang mga salitang 'yan, ang makagat!
Stubborn or hard-headed.
You're really makagat and won't listen!
Ang makagat mo talaga hindi marunong makinig!
The tone of speaking is hurtful.
It feels like what he's saying to me is makagat.
Parang makagat yung mga sinasabi niya sa akin.