Masakmata (en. Eye strain)

/maˈsakma.tə/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A condition of pain or fatigue in the eyes due to excessive use.

I experienced eye strain after spending all day on the computer.

Nakakaranas ako ng masakmata pagkatapos magbabad sa computer ng buong araw.

Root word: 'sakat' meaning 'pain' and 'mata' referring to the organ of vision.

eye strain at work

Eye pain due to prolonged work on the computer or other screens.

masakmata sa trabaho

condition

A state or situation of health of the body or mind.

kondisyon

A lazy person or someone who doesn't do much.

Dude, you seem so useless, you didn't do anything all day!

Dude, parang masakmata lang ang gawi mo, wala kang ginawa buong araw!

A person who's a dull or boring conversationalist.

Let's not chat with them, they're useless, it won't be interesting!

Huwag na tayo makipag-chat d'yan, masakmata yan, wala namang kwenta!