Makapagtaka (en. To wonder)

/makapagtaka/

Meaning & Definition

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verb
A verb meaning to feel doubt or inquiry.
It is to wonder why he didn't come to the party.
Makapagtaka kung bakit siya hindi dumating sa party.
Refers to the state of amazement or doubt.
His statements in the meeting are really to wonder.
Makapagtaka talaga ang kanyang mga sinabi sa pulong.
Indicates a need for explanation.
It's to wonder that he didn't ask about this.
Makapagtaka na hindi siya nagtanong tungkol dito.

Common Phrases and Expressions

everything is surprising
A feeling of doubt or wonder about what is happening.
makapagtaka ang lahat
you wonder
It means you are confused or amazed.
makapagtaka ka

Related Words

wonder
The word 'taká' is an adjective referring to having questions.
taká

Slang Meanings

Surprising
What happened to them is really surprising.
Sobra talagang makapagtaka 'yung nangyari sa kanila.
Weird
I can't explain it, what he did was kind of weird.
'Di ko ma-explain, parang makapagtaka 'yung ginawa niya.
Curious
So many questions, it's really curious that no one is answering.
Ang daming tanong, makapagtaka talaga na walang sumasagot.