Matamaan (en. To be hit)

/mataˈman/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

To become a target or hit by something.

He hopes not to be hit by clouds of his dreams.

Nais niyang huwag matamaan ng mga ulap ang kanyang mga pangarap.

To be affected or experience an impact from a situation.

His heart seemed to be hit by sadness upon hearing the news.

Ang kanyang puso ay tila matamaan ng kalungkutan nang malaman ang balita.

To hit or reach an object.

Hit the ball in the hoop to score points.

Matamaan ang bola sa hoop upang makakuha ng puntos.

The word 'matamaan' originates from the root word 'tamaan' meaning 'to hit' or 'to be affected' with the prefix 'ma-' indicating a state of being.

hit by lightning

Affected by a sudden event or unfavorable situation.

matamaan ng kidlat

do not be hit

To avoid danger or being hurt.

huwag matamaan

hit

This is the root word that expresses having an effect from a point of impact.

tamaan

to hurt

Indicates inflicting physical harm or pain on another person.

saktan

to get hit or hurt by surprise

He hit the nail on the head with the joke, I didn't know what to do!

Sobrang tamang-tama niya sa joke, hindi ko alam kung anong gagawin ko!

to be affected or touched by an emotion

I was hit by what he said about my family.

Matamaan ako sa sinabi niya tungkol sa pamilya ko.

to hit the target in something

He was right, you also hit me!

Tama siya, matamaan mo rin ako!</br>