Panatika (en. Fanatic)

/panatikɐ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person with intense devotion or support for a particular person, idea, or belief.
He is a fanatic of his favorite basketball team.
Siya ay isang panatika ng kanyang paboritong koponan sa basketball.
A person who is excessively enthusiastic about a particular activity or interest.
As a music fanatic, he often attends concerts.
Bilang isang panatika sa musika, madalas siyang dumadalo sa mga konsiyerto.
A supporter who does not see the flaws of what they follow.
His fanaticism caused conflicts with his friends.
Ang kanyang pagiging panatika ay nagdulot sa kanya ng mga hidwaan sa kanyang mga kaibigan.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'panatiko', meaning one who fervently supports or has intense faith in a person, idea, or thing.

Common Phrases and Expressions

fanatic supporter
A person who fervently supports something or an idea.
panatikong tagasuporta
to become a fanatic
To have excessive devotion to something.
maging panatika

Related Words

fanatic
A person with fervent belief in an idea or belief.
panatiko
enthusiast
A person with great interest or passion for a particular thing.
enthusiast

Slang Meanings

A showy or cheerful person
Jomar is always a panatika, that's why everyone is happy with him.
Si Jomar ay laging panatika, kaya tuwang-tuwa ang lahat sa kanya.
The funny friend or acquaintance
He's the panatika of the group, always with a joke and a story.
Siya ang panatika ng grupo, palaging may joke at kwento.
A friendly person who is easy to get to know
If you want to quickly get to know people, you need to be a panatika too.
Kung gusto mong mabilis na makilala ang mga tao, kailangan mo ring maging panatika.