Takot (en. Fear)

/ˈtakot/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A feeling of anxiety or fear caused by a danger or threat.

The fear returned when she saw the yellow light in the dark forest.

Bumalik ang takot nang makita niya ang dilaw na ilaw sa madilim na gubat.

The condition of being afraid or anxious in a situation.

Fear is a natural reaction to danger.

Ang takot ay isang natural na reaksyon sa panganib.

A feeling where a person has difficulty breathing and becomes scared of an unexpected event.

Fear caused him to have chest tightness.

Ang takot ay nagdulot sa kanya ng paninikip ng dibdib.

From the root word 'takot' meaning 'anxiety or fear of something.'

fear of the dark

The fear experienced when in a dark place.

takot sa dilim

fear of snakes

The fear felt in the presence of snakes.

takot sa mga ahas

to be anxious

The state of having fear or worry about what might happen.

mangamba

nervous

A state of fear or anxiety that causes unease.

nervyoso

scared or startled

I'm scared of the dark, it's like I'm so happy to just turn on the light!

Takot ako sa dilim, parang ang saya saya ko kasing magbukas ng ilaw!

nervous or anxious

I'm really scared for the exam later, that's why I'm so nervous.

Takot na takot na ako sa exam mamaya, kaya kinakabahan ako.

afraid or frightened

I'm scared of horror movies, especially when it's dark.

Natatakot ako sa mga horror movies, lalo na kapag madiliman.