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    Makatakot (en. Scary)

    /ˌmak.tak.ˈot/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    adjective
    Causing fear.
    The horror movies are scary, especially those about ghosts.
    Ang mga pelikula bay makatakot, lalo na kung tungkol sa mga multo.
    Bringing fear or apprehension.
    The sounds in the dark are scary when you are alone.
    Ang mga tunog sa dilim ay makatakot kapag mag-isa ka.
    Can cause distress or concern.
    The news about the war is scary.
    Ang mga balita tungkol sa digmaan ay makatakot.

    Etymology

    Root word: takot

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    scary person
    a person who causes fear or apprehension.
    makatakot na tao
    scary experience
    an experience that involves fear.
    makatakot na karanasan

    Related Words

    fear
    An emotion that induces apprehension or anxiety.
    takot
    scary situation
    A state of having fear or apprehension.
    nakatakot

    Slang Meanings

    just scary
    Wow, that movie is just scary!
    Grabe, ang nakakatakot lang ng movie na 'yan!
    like a series
    How are you? You seem like a series, you're so scared!
    Kumusta na? Parang nakaseries ka ah, ang takot mo!
    hardship
    This is the hardship for my heart, the fear!
    Ito na yung pahirap sa puso ko, ang takot!