Nahawa (en. Infected)

/naˈhawa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

The occurrence of acquiring or receiving an illness from a person.

He got infected from his friend who has the flu.

Nahawa siya mula sa kanyang kaibigan na may trangkaso.

The transfer or passing of a condition or characteristic from one person or thing to another.

The whole family became infected with the illness brought by people in their vicinity.

Nahawa ang buong pamilya sa sakit na dala ng mga tao sa kanilang paligid.

The process of being affected or influenced by another person or thing.

He was influenced by the behavior of his friends.

Nahawa siya sa ugali ng kanyang mga kaibigan.

The word 'nahawa' comes from the root word 'hawa', meaning 'to carry' or 'to affect'.

infected with an illness

contracted a sickness

nahawa ng sakit

hawa

This word means 'to carry' or 'to transport'.

hawa

sakit

This refers to any kind of illness or condition that causes pain.

sakit

Caught (infected) from another person

I caught a cold from my friend because he didn't wear a mask.

Nahawa ako sa kaibigan ko ng sipon kasi di siya nag mask.

Enchanted or attracted

I was captivated by the beauty of the place, it's fun here!

Nahawa ako sa ganda ng paligid, ang saya dito!

Became part of a group or activity (influenced)

I got into my friends' interest in K-pop.

Nahawa ako sa hilig ng mga kaibigan ko sa K-pop.