Pagkagutom (en. Hunger)

/pagkaˈɡutom/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A feeling of lack of food that causes discomfort.
Hunger causes stomach ache.
Ang pagkagutom ay nagdudulot ng pagsakit ng tiyan.
A frequent state among people without enough food.
Many people experience hunger in war-affected areas.
Maraming tao ang nakakaranas ng pagkagutom sa mga lugar na sakop ng digmaan.
A physical state where the body needs food.
Due to hunger, they searched for something to eat.
Dahil sa pagkagutom, naghanap sila ng makakain.

Etymology

root word: gutom

Common Phrases and Expressions

causes hunger
causes lack of food
nagdudulot ng pagkagutom

Related Words

hunger
A term used to describe the suffering of hunger.
gutom
food
Substances consumed to maintain health and strength.
pagkain

Slang Meanings

Hunger from outside
I'm so hungry, I'll just go out to eat.
Sobrang pagkagutom ko, lalabas na lang ako para kumain.
Growling stomach
My stomach is really growling, I'm truly hungry!
Grabe na ang tibok ng tiyan ko, pagkagutom na talaga!
Fight against hunger
The fight against hunger seems never-ending, especially for students.
Ang laban sa gutom ay tila walang katapusan, lalo na sa mga estudyante.
Tempting to hunger
Oh no, that picture is making me hungry!
Naku, ang picture na 'yan, nakakagutom!