Pagtakam (en. Biting)

/pagtakam/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

Desire to bite or take something.

His craving for sweet fruits is undeniable.

Ang pagtakam niya sa matatamis na mga prutas ay hindi maikakaila.

A feeling of hunger or desire for food.

He is always accompanied by cravings upon entering the restaurant.

Laging sinasamahan ng pagtakam ang kanyang pagpasok sa restaurant.

From the root word 'takâ' which means to bite or to take something.

having cravings

experiencing desire or hunger

may pagtakam

longing

A term that refers to intense desire or shifts in perspective due to things wished for.

pagtakam-takam

When you're extremely shocked or surprised by a situation.

When I saw him standing in front of me, I was shocked!

Nung makita ko siya na nakatayo sa harap ko, pagtakam ako!

Saying 'wow' mixed with disappointment or regret.

Wow! You said you would come, but you didn't!

Pagtakam! Sabi mo, darating ka, pero hindi ka naman!