Pagkakagutom (en. Hunger)

pag-ka-ka-gu-tom

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A condition characterized by a severe lack of food.
Due to hunger, many people are starving on the streets.
Dahil sa pagkakagutom, maraming tao ang nagugutom sa kalsada.
The feeling of envy or not having enough nutrition.
The hunger felt by the children in this area is very heavy.
Napakabigat ng pagkakagutom na nararamdaman ng mga bata sa lugar na ito.
The desire to eat caused by a lack of food.
Hunger causes concern among the people.
Ang pagkakagutom ay nagdudulot ng pag-aalala sa mga tao.

Etymology

From the root word 'gutom', which means hunger.

Common Phrases and Expressions

societal hunger
The widespread lack of food in a community.
pagkakagutom ng lipunan

Related Words

trash
Food or items that are thrown away and no longer used, causing hunger for others.
basura
lack
The condition of being deficient or insufficient, such as needed food.
kakulangan

Slang Meanings

extremely hungry
Damn, I'm so hungry I feel like I'm about to collapse!
Grabe, pagkakagutom na ako, parang gusto ko nang mag-collapse!
hunger pangs
Once my stomach starts growling, nothing can stop me!
Pag nag-simula na ang pagkakagutom ko, wala nang makakapigil sa akin!
hunger vibes
We're feeling the hunger vibes, bro. Let's eat!
Gutom vibes na tayo, pare. Tara, kain tayo!