Nakakahawa (en. Contagious)

na-ka-ka-ha-wa

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Means capable of spreading or infecting.
This disease is contagious to other people.
Ang sakit na ito ay nakakahawa sa ibang tao.
Refers to things that carry emotions or feelings that can be felt by others.
Her laughter is contagious and I immediately laughed.
Ang kanyang tawa ay nakakahawa at agad akong napatawa.

Common Phrases and Expressions

The smile is contagious
Refers to a smile that brings joy to others.
Nakakahawa ang ngiti

Related Words

spread
Means the transfer or distribution of something from one person to another.
hawa

Slang Meanings

Addictive
That song is so beautiful! It's really contagious.
Yung kanta na yan, ang ganda! Nakakahawa talaga.
Contagious vibe
The energy of the party is infectious! It's so much fun!
Yung energy ng party, nakakahawa! Ang saya!
Super fun
The joy of the kids is contagious. I want to join in too!
Yung saya ng mga bata, nakakahawa. Parang gusto ko ring sumali!