Sakitin (en. Sickly)

sah-kee-tin

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Having a serious illness or condition.
He returned home because of his sickly condition.
Bumalik siya sa bahay dahil sa kanyang sakitin na kondisyon.
Referring to a person who often gets sick.
He is a sickly person, always seeking remedies.
Siya ay isang sakitin na tao, palaging may ginagawang lunas.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'sakit' meaning 'painful condition'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

body sickly
Easily experiences pain or illness in the body.
sakitin ang katawan

Related Words

pain
A state of physical or emotional well-being causing discomfort or painful sensations.
sakit
illness
A condition that can affect a person’s health.
karamdaman

Slang Meanings

crazy
You’re just sick, but you’re acting crazy with all that bashing.
Sakitin ka lang, pero nagiging loko-loko ka na sa kakabash.
feeling sick
I’m feeling sick again, it’s hard to study.
Sakitin na naman ako, ang hirap mag-aral.
drama queen
Even with just a little pain, he/she acts sickly and becomes a drama queen.
Kahit konting sakit lang, nagiging sakitin na siya at nagda-drama.