Matakaw (en. Greedy)

mah-tah-kaw

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

having an excessive desire for food

He is greedy and always asks for more food.

Siya ay matakaw at laging humihiling ng higit pang pagkain.

addicted to overeating

The greedy child hardly eats vegetables.

Ang matakaw na bata ay hindi gaanong nagkakakain ng gulay.

having a gluttonous and excessive desire

His greedy behavior is causing problems with his health.

Ang kanyang matakaw na pag-uugali ay nagdudulot ng problema sa kanyang kalusugan.

derived from the word 'greediness'

greedy for food

a person who loves or overeats

matakaw sa pagkain

greediness

the characteristic of being greedy

katakawan

very hungry or always wanting to eat

Oh wow, Jessa is such a glutton, she always has food with her!

Ay grabe, ang matakaw talaga ni Jessa, lagi na lang siya may dalang pagkain!

easily satisfied with food

She's not a glutton, but she's really happy when eating.

Hindi siya matakaw, pero ang saya niya kapag kumakain.

can eat a very heavy meal

Because he's a glutton, one plate is not enough!

Matakaw kasi 'yan, isang platito lang hindi sapat!