pagkagutom
the state of being hungry
From root: gutom
Usage Note
Pagkagutom refers to the physical sensation or experience of hunger. It is used when describing the feeling or state of needing to eat.
Examples
" Hindi ko na kaya ang pagkagutom. "
Natural Translation
I can't take the hunger anymore.
Literal Translation
Not I anymore can-bear the hunger.
" Mahirap ang pagkagutom sa daan. "
Natural Translation
Being hungry on the road is difficult.
Literal Translation
Difficult the state-of-being-hungry on road.
" Tinitiis ng mga bata ang pagkagutom buong maghapon dahil walang baon at pera para sa pananghalian. "
Natural Translation
The children endure hunger all day because they have no packed food or money for lunch.
Literal Translation
Endured by the children the hunger whole day because none packed-food and money for lunch.
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