Pagkagumon (en. Addiction)

pag-ka-gu-mon

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A state or condition of overly relying on or consuming something that becomes unhealthy.

Addiction to drugs causes many problems in society.

Ang pagkagumon sa droga ay nagdudulot ng maraming problema sa lipunan.

The uncontrollable desire to use or do something despite its negative effects.

He should quit his gambling addiction before he loses everything.

Dapat niyang talikuran ang pagkagumon sa pagsusugal bago pa siya mawalan ng lahat.

A condition that causes a physical or emotional need for something.

Alcohol addiction can cause physical damage to the body.

Ang pagkagumon sa alkohol ay maaaring magdulot ng pisikal na pagkasira sa katawan.

from the root word 'gumo' meaning 'to indulge overly in something'

drug addiction

A form of addiction related to the use of illegal drugs.

pagkagumon sa droga

gambling addiction

A condition where a person becomes obsessed with gambling.

pagkagumon sa sugal

addict

A verb meaning to become overly focused or attached to something.

gumon

captured

A person or thing that is under the control or power of another.

bihag

extreme craving to eat

Dude, I'm really obsessed with chicharrón, I eat it at any time.

Dude, pagkagumon na talaga ako sa chicharrón, kahit anong oras kumakain ako niyan.

very fond or addicted to something

Wow, I'm really addicted to playing mobile games, I don't even sleep.

Grabe, pagkagumon na ako sa paglalaro ng mobile games, di na ako natutulog.

obsessed or addicted to a person

It's like an obsession, we're always together with Marco.

Parang pagkagumon na 'to, palagi na lang tayong magkasama ni Marco.