Taka (en. Wonder)

/ˈta.ka/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A feeling of amazement or surprise at something.

I saw what seemed to be a strange animal and I was astonished by my wonder.

Nakita ko ang tila kakaibang hayop at ako'y nagulat sa aking taka.

A state of uncertainty or lack of knowledge about some information.

I wonder why he didn't attend the meeting.

May taka ako kung bakit hindi siya sumipot sa pulong.

verb

To raise questions or lack answers.

Why did he wonder about the news he heard?

Bakit nagtaka siya sa nadinig na balita?

Tagalog word

I was surprised.

Nagtaka ako.

nagtaka ako

What happened?

Anong nangyari?

anong nangyari?

doubt

A state of distrust or skepticism.

pag-aalinlangan

mysterious or baffling

Why does it seem like there's something mysterious happening between us?

Bakit parang may taka sa nangyayari sa atin?

confused or surprised

I'm so surprised by the exam results, I didn't expect it!

Ang taka ko sa resulta ng exam, hindi ko akalain!

curiosity

I’m curious, what’s going on here?

May taka ako, ano bang meron dito?

out of the ordinary

Your behavior lately is quite out of the ordinary.

Napaka-taka naman ng gawi mo lately.