takam
takám with stress marks
craving for food; appetizing
Usage Note
Takam expresses a strong, mouth-watering craving for food, or describes food that is temptingly appetizing. 'Natakam ako' (I'm craving it) is a common expression when seeing or smelling delicious food. It captures a visceral, pleasurable desire and is widely used in food culture, social media food posts, and everyday conversation about cravings.
Examples
" Takam ako sa keyk. "
Natural Translation
I'm craving cake.
Literal Translation
Craving I in cake.
" Nakakaramdam ako ng takam sa matamis. "
Natural Translation
I am feeling a craving for sweets.
Literal Translation
Feeling I of craving for sweet.
" Natakam ako sa mga larawan ng pagkain na ipinost ng kaibigan ko kaya napabili tuloy ako. "
Natural Translation
I got a craving from the food photos my friend posted, so I ended up buying some.
Literal Translation
Got-craving I in the pictures of food that posted by friend my so ended-up-buying consequently I.
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