Makunat (en. Tough)

/maˈkunat/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

Refers to food or object with a tough texture.

The meat is tough, making it hard to chew.

Ang karne ay makunat kaya't mahirap itong ngat-ngatin.

Gives a feeling of being not easily broken.

This material is tough and durable for clothing.

Ang materyal na ito ay makunat at matibay para sa mga damit.

Refers to a person who has a strong heart or stronger resistance to difficulties.

He is tough against the challenges he faces.

Siya ay makunat sa mga hamon na kanyang kinakaharap.

Derived from the word 'kunat' referring to hardness.

tough meat

Meat that is hard to chew.

makunat na karne

tough situation

A situation full of challenges.

makunat na sitwasyon

toughness

Hardness or lack of softness.

kunat

hardship

Refers to having difficult conditions or living.

matisod

too tough or chewy

This meat is tough, I can't chew it anymore!

Ang karne na to, makunat, hindi ko na kayang nguyain!

still not happening or progressing

No matter what I do, our project still seems stuck.

Kahit anong gawin ko, mukhang makunat pa rin yung proyekto namin.

has a tightness with people who are not sociable

Where are you from? You seem tough with people.

Taga-saan ka? Mukhang makunat ka sa mga tao.