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takot

tákot with stress marks

fear; to scare or terrorize

noun adjective verb TA-kot Native origin Common
Mind & Emotions Emotions
Illustration of "takot" (fear; to scare or terrorize)

Usage Note

Takot is used as a noun meaning fear and an adjective meaning afraid, as in the phrase 'Takot ako' (I'm scared). It is the root for the verb 'matakot' (to be afraid) and 'nakakatakot' (scary), which is frequently used to describe frightening situations or supernatural tales.

Examples

Beginner

" Takot ako sa dilim. "

Natural Translation

I'm afraid of the dark.

Literal Translation

Afraid I of dark.

Intermediate

" Huwag kang mamatay sa takot. "

Natural Translation

Don't die in fear.

Literal Translation

Don't you die in fear.

Advanced

" Kahit halatang takot na siya, ipinagpatuloy pa rin niya ang paglalakad sa madilim na gubat. "

Natural Translation

Even though she was obviously afraid, she still continued walking through the dark forest.

Literal Translation

Even-if obviously afraid already she, continued still she the walking in dark [linker] forest.

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How Tagalog words work

Actor Focus Verbs

matakot AF VERB

to be afraid

manakot AF VERB

to scare others

Object Focus Verbs

takutin OF VERB

to frighten

katakutan OF VERB

to fear

ikatakot OF VERB

to cause fear

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