Matatakutin (en. Timid)

/mataˈtakutin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Refers to a person or thing that is easily scared.
He is timid so he doesn't want to go to dark places.
Siya ay matatakutin kaya't ayaw niyang sumama sa madidilim na lugar.
Demonstrates excessive fear or anxiety.
Many fearful children cry when there are loud noises.
Maraming mga matatakutin na bata ang umiiyak kapag may malalakas na tunog.
A trait that seems to describe a lack of courage.
His timid nature has hindered his dreams.
Ang kanyang matatakutin na ugali ay naging hadlang sa kanyang mga pangarap.

Common Phrases and Expressions

timid child
A child who often gets scared of small things or situations.
matatakutin na bata

Related Words

fear
An emotion that represents fear of a situation or thing.
takot
coward
A person who lacks courage and is always afraid.
duwag

Slang Meanings

sensitive to fear
He can make that happen, he's cowardly in the dark.
Kaya niyang mangyari ang ganyan, matatakutin kasi siya sa madilim.
coward
Everyone is having fun, but he's such a chicken.
Ang saya-saya ng lahat, pero siya, chicken na matatakutin.
afraid of everything
There goes that scaredy-cat again, afraid of a shadow.
Ayan na namang matatakutin, natatakot sa anino.