gutom
gutóm with stress marks
hungry; hunger
Usage Note
Gutom means hunger or hungry and appears most naturally in the verb nagugutom or the clipped phrase gutom na to say someone is currently hungry. Asking gutom ka ba (are you hungry?) is a standard way Filipinos show hospitality and genuine care for a guest or visitor.
Examples
" Gutom na gutom ako ngayon. "
Natural Translation
I am very hungry right now.
Literal Translation
Hungry very I now.
" Matindi ang gutom sa lugar na iyon. "
Natural Translation
The hunger in that place is intense.
Literal Translation
Intense the hunger in place [linker] that.
" Dahil hindi siya nakakain ng tanghalian, sobrang gutom na siya pagdating ng gabi at agad siyang naghanap ng makakain. "
Natural Translation
Because he was not able to eat lunch, he was extremely hungry by nightfall and immediately looked for something to eat.
Literal Translation
Because not he able-to-eat lunch, very hungry already he upon-arrival of night and immediately he searched for something-to-eat.
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