magtaka
magtaká with stress marks
to wonder
From root: taka
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagtaka
nag-ta-KA
wondered
Present (Incomplete)
nagtataka
nag-ta-ta-KA
is wondering
Future (Contemplated)
magtataka
mag-ta-ta-KA
will wonder
Usage Note
Magtaka is the actor-focus form of taka, expressing the experiencer's wonder, surprise, or mild puzzlement. The progressive nagtataka is a very common everyday expression of confusion or curious disbelief, softer in tone than outright shock.
Examples
" Nagtataka ako sa kanya. "
Natural Translation
I'm wondering about her.
Literal Translation
Wondering I at her.
" Masarap magtaka sa mga hiwaga ng buong kalawakan. "
Natural Translation
It is delightful to wonder at the mysteries of the entire universe.
Literal Translation
Delightful to-wonder at wonders of whole universe.
" Nagtaka ang mga bisita kung bakit walang sumalubong sa kanila nang dumating sila sa bahay. "
Natural Translation
The guests wondered why no one greeted them when they arrived at the house.
Literal Translation
Wondered the guests if why none greeted to them when arrived they at house.
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