From root: gutom
Usage Note
Kagutuman refers to a state of widespread lack of food or a period of famine. It is commonly used in formal reports or news about social issues.
Examples
" Takot sila sa kagutuman. "
Natural Translation
They are afraid of famine.
Literal Translation
Afraid they of famine.
" Maraming bansa ang nakararanas ng kagutuman. "
Natural Translation
Many countries are experiencing famine.
Literal Translation
Many countries the experiencing of famine.
" Dahil sa matagal na tagtuyot, hinarap ng buong rehiyon ang malalang kagutuman noong nakaraang taon. "
Natural Translation
Because of the prolonged drought, the whole region faced a severe famine last year.
Literal Translation
Because of long-already drought, faced by whole region the severe famine last year.
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