Takna (en. Scare)
/täk'na/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A feeling of fear or anxiety caused by a specific thing.
He is scared because the surroundings are dark.
May takna siya sapagkat madilim ang paligid.
Fear caused by an event or situation.
The fear he felt was due to the sudden explosion.
Ang takna na kanyang naramdaman ay dahil sa biglaang pagsabog.
Common Phrases and Expressions
fear in the dark
The feeling of fear when in a dark place.
takna sa dilim
Related Words
fear
The feeling of fear or anxiety.
takot
anxiety
A form of fear with some concern or doubt.
pangamba
Slang Meanings
A feeling of anger or annoyance.
Why are you like that? You're such in a takna mood!
Bakit ka ganyan? Ang takna mo kasi!
Food that is scattered or thrown around messily.
The takna of your snack is all over the floor!
Ang takna ng tapis mo sa sahig!