Nakaikom (en. Absorbed)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The state of being absorbed or losing awareness of the surroundings.
He was in a state of being absorbed and did not hear his name being called.
Siya ay nasa estado ng nakaikom at hindi narinig ang tawag ng kanyang pangalan.
verb
The act of absorbing attention or interest in something.
He was absorbed in his book without realizing the time.
Nakaikom siya sa kanyang binabasang libro nang hindi niya namamalayan ang oras.

Common Phrases and Expressions

absorbed in the story
completely engrossed in a narrative or tale.
nakaikom sa kwento

Related Words

preoccupied
A state of distraction or being busy.
nakaabo

Slang Meanings

tired or struggling with something
My assignments are so tiring, I don't even know which one to tackle first.
Sobrang nakakaikom na ang mga assignment ko, di ko na alam kung anong uunahin.
losing motivation or interest
Life is really becoming tiring, I feel like I don't want to study anymore.
Nakakaikom na talaga ang buhay, parang ayoko na mag-aral.
getting bored or affected by a situation
The news is really getting tiring, it's all just negative now.
Parang nakakaikom na ang mga balita, puro negatibo na lang.