Natatakot (en. Afraid)

na-ta-ta-kot

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A feeling or state that describes being disturbed or fearful of something or a situation.
He is afraid of the dark.
Natatakot siya sa dilim.
Having fear of unfamiliar things or situations.
She is afraid of snakes.
Natatakot siya sa mga ahas.
A bodily reaction to threats or danger.
Everyone is afraid of the explosions.
Natatakot ang lahat sa mga pagsabog.

Common Phrases and Expressions

I am afraid
I feel fear or apprehension
Natatakot ako
Are you afraid?
Do you feel fear or apprehension?
Natatakot ka ba?

Related Words

fear
An emotion or feeling of apprehension.
takot
apprehension
Doubt or fear resulting from uncertain events.
pangamba

Slang Meanings

very afraid
He is very afraid of dark places.
Natatakot na natatakot siya sa madilim na lugar.
anxiety out of fear
I started to feel anxious out of fear when I saw the shadow.
Nagsimula na akong gigil sa takot nang makita ko ang anino.
feeling nervous
I’m afraid to ask, I’m feeling nervous about his answer.
Natatakot akong magtanong, kinakabahan ako sa sagot niya.
feeling paranoid
I’m scared of people, I feel paranoid about my surroundings.
Natatakot ako sa mga tao, parang napaparanoid ako sa paligid.