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    Matagtag (en. Quaking)

    /ma.taɡ.taɡ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    adjective
    Indicates shaking or movement with force.
    The children playing outside become shaky when there is a strong wind.
    Ang mga batang naglalaro sa labas ay nagiging matagtag kapag may malakas na hangin.
    Shows a cause for worry or concern.
    Due to the shaky weather, many people are concerned about their safety.
    Dahil sa matagtag na panahon, maraming tao ang nababahala sa kanilang kaligtasan.
    Can emphasize how unstable or problematic a situation is.
    Long-lasting poor service becomes shaky for the company's reputation.
    Ang matatagal na palpak na serbisyo ay nagiging matagtag sa reputasyon ng kumpanya.

    Etymology

    Root word: 'tagtag' meaning 'to shake or rock'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    shaky ground
    A land that is prone to collapse or unstable.
    matagtag na lupa
    shaky heart
    Having anxious or fearful emotions.
    matagtag ang puso

    Related Words

    shaking
    The root form of the word 'matagtag' meaning 'to shake' or 'to jolt'.
    tagtag

    Slang Meanings

    Heating feeling, like being startled.
    Wow, my stomach is so tagtag after eating that spicy food!
    Grabe, ang tagtag ng sikmura ko after kumain ng spicy food!
    Dramatic talk or show that has no sense.
    Your tagtag is too much, it doesn't even have substance!
    Sobra na 'yang mga tagtag mo, wala namang laman!
    Referring to extreme fatigue.
    I've been studying for five hours, my brain is so tagtag!
    Naka-five hours na akong nag-aaral, tagtag na ang utak ko!