Pagkataranta (en. Panic)

/paɡ.kataˈran.ta/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A state of intense fear or anxiety that causes confusion or improper thinking.

There was panic among the people when they saw the fire.

Nagkaroon ng pagkataranta sa mga tao nang makita ang sunog.

Making decisions under intense stress or fear.

His panic led to poor decisions in the situation.

Ang pagkataranta niya ay nagdulot ng maling pasya sa sitwasyon.

A situation filled with anxiety and disorganization.

The panic in the classroom is not good for learning.

Ang pagkataranta sa klase ay hindi nakakabuti sa pag-aaral.

from the root word 'taranta' meaning seemingly unable to think straight or confused.

panicked state

Stopping thinking due to fear or confusion.

napagkatarantaan

panic-stricken

A person under intense fear or stress.

taranta

Super chaos or anxiety; feeling stressed.

I'm in a panic with so many assignments.

Pagkataranta na ako sa dami ng assignments ko.

Shouting or crying due to extreme stress.

He went into a panic when he found out he was out of budget.

Naka-pagkataranta siya nung nalaman niyang wala na siyang budget.

Lack of control in the situation.

She seems to be panicking with all the people around her.

Parang nagpa-pagkataranta siya sa mga tao sa paligid niya.