Makatigatig (en. Trembling)

/makatiˈɡatig/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

Means trembling or shaking.

His hands are shaking while he is presenting.

Ang kanyang mga kamay ay makatigatig habang siya ay nagtatanghal.

A characteristic that shows fear or nervousness.

His voice trembled as he recounted his frightening experience.

Ang kanyang boses ay makatigatig habang nagkukuwento siya ng kanyang karanasang nakakatakot.

Derived from the word 'gati' which means movement or shake.

Mind is trembling

Losing focus or unable to think clearly.

Nanginginig ang isip

gati

The movement or shake of anything.

gati

Super happy or excited

The concert was so great, I was so excited!

Ang ganda ng concert, makatigatig ako!

Quick desire or liking

He just saw his crush and instantly got excited.

Nakita niya lang si crush, agad siyang nakatigatig.

Emotional outburst or feeling

He was left by his partner, so he was really emotional.

Naiwang siya ng jowa, kaya sobrang makatigatig siya.

Joy mixed with slight disappointment

Even if I didn't like something, I still enjoyed the party.

Kahit may hindi ako gusto, makatigatig pa rin ako sa party.