Usage Note
Hayok describes an intense, ravenous hunger — more extreme than 'gutom' — and is also used figuratively for an insatiable craving or greed. The figurative use in political or moral discourse, such as 'hayok sa kapangyarihan', is common in literature and journalism.
Examples
" Hayok na ako. "
Natural Translation
I am starving.
Literal Translation
Extremely-hungry now I.
" Ang aso ay hayok na. "
Natural Translation
The dog is already extremely hungry.
Literal Translation
The dog is extremely-hungry now.
" Hindi lang sa pagkain hayok ang pulitiko, kundi pati na rin sa kapangyarihan na handa niyang abusuhin para manatili sa puwesto. "
Natural Translation
The politician hungered not only for food, but also for power, which he was ready to abuse to stay in office.
Literal Translation
Not only in food extremely-hungry the politician, but also even in power that ready he/she to-abuse for stay in position.
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