Nakapagtataka (en. Wonderful)
/na-ka-pag-ta-ka/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
adjective
Represents a situation or thing that causes wonder to anyone who sees or experiences it.
His astonishing talent is remarkable.
Ang kanyang kahanga-hangang talento ay nakapagtataka.
A characteristic of something that is unusual and causes doubt or question.
There was a perplexing event outside the house.
Mayroong nakapagtakang pangyayari sa labas ng bahay.
Etymology
from the word 'taka' with the prefix 'naka-'
Common Phrases and Expressions
Things are astonishing.
Things seem unbelievable or hard to understand.
Nakakapagtataka ang mga bagay-bagay.
Related Words
wonder
The process of thinking or questioning about something.
pagtataka
Slang Meanings
It's intriguing
Wow, that house is so beautiful, it's intriguing who owns it.
Grabe, ang ganda ng bahay na 'yan, nakakapagtataka kung sino ang may-ari.
A long story
Why are you so late? It's because you're so intriguing, you always have a long story to tell.
Bakit ang tagal mo? Ikaw kasi, nakapagtataka ka, mahaba na namang kwento ang sinabi mo.
Weird/Unusual
The scene in the movie is intriguing because the twist is so unusual.
Yung eksena sa pelikula, nakapagtataka kasi sobrang kakaiba ng twist.