Makasindak (en. Terrifying)

/makasin'dak/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Referring to something that is disturbing or frightening.
This movie is really terrifying.
Ang pelikulang ito ay talagang makasindak.
Has the ability to instill fear or anxiety.
His story is terrifying and distressing.
Ang kanyang kwento ay makasindak at nagpapahirap sa isip.

Etymology

From the root 'sindak' meaning fear or dread.

Common Phrases and Expressions

terrifying story
A story with a horror theme.
makasindak na kwento
terrifying experience
An experience involving fear or dread.
makasindak na karanasan

Related Words

fear
The simple form of fear often used in various contexts.
sindak
anxiety
A feeling of worry or fear about something.
pangangamba

Slang Meanings

ouch-inducing
What you said really hurts, you’re so ouch-inducing!
Ang sakit naman ng sinabi mo, makasindak ka!
heart-stopping
Wow, the plot twist of the show was really something, heart-stopping!
Grabe, ang plot twist ng palabas, makasindak talaga, parang kakabog sa dibdib!
killer
Her voice is killer, wow! What a killer performance!
Yung boses niyang makasindak, grabe! Parang killer performance!