Matakot (en. To fear)

/maˈtakot/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

To experience the emotion of fear or apprehension.

He fears the dark room.

Matakot siya sa madilim na silid.

To worry or be apprehensive about something.

She fears failing the exam.

Matakot siya na mabigo sa pagsusulit.

To be doubtful or apprehensive about the future.

You fear things you do not know.

Matakot ka sa mga bagay na hindi mo alam.

Derived from the root word 'takot'

to fear the dark

Fear brought by darkness or unseen things.

matakot sa dilim

to fear traveling

Fear brought by traveling to unfamiliar places.

matakot sa paglalakbay

fear

An emotion brought by apprehension and anxiety.

takot

apprehension

A state of fear or concern regarding an uncertain situation.

pangamba

afraid of many things

Oh my God, I'm really very scared of all horror movies!

Diyos ko, sobrang matatakotin talaga ako sa lahat ng mga horror movies!

fearful of oneself

He can't join the game because he's scared of heights.

Hindi siya makasali sa game kasi matakotin siya sa matataas na lugar.

pretending to be scared as a joke

He used being scared as an excuse not to join the party.

Ginawa niyang dahilan ang matakot para hindi sumama sa party.