Pagkatakot (en. Fear)

/pag-ka-ta-kot/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

An emotion that causes worry or concern about a situation or thing.

Fear of the dark is normal for children.

Ang pagkatakot sa dilim ay normal para sa mga bata.

The state of being worried about a potential danger or threat.

Fear of getting sick can cause stress.

Ang pagkatakot sa pagkakaroon ng sakit ay maaaring magdulot ng stress.

A feeling of dread or apprehension caused by an experience or event.

His fear of heights is a result of his experience of falling.

Ang pagkatakot niya sa matataas na lugar ay bunga ng kanyang karanasan sa pagkahulog.

Root word: fear

fear of oneself

Emotional and mental distress concerning oneself

takot sa sarili

fear of the future

Worry about possible future events

pagkatakot sa hinaharap

fear

The primary emotion associated with fear.

takot

apprehension

A form of fear often related to anxiety.

pangamba

fear

Wow, I was so scared when there was suddenly a firecracker explosion!

Grabe, ang takot ko nung biglang may sumabog na petards!

scared

I'm scared of dark places, it feels like there's a ghost!

Atakot ako sa madilim na lugar, parang may multo!