katakut-takot
terrifying or immense amount
From root: takot
Usage Note
Katakut-takot can mean something extremely frightening, but it is frequently used colloquially to describe an overwhelming quantity of something. For example, katakut-takot na hugasin means a terrifying amount of dishes to wash.
Examples
" Katakut-takot ang pila kanina. "
Natural Translation
The line earlier was insane.
Literal Translation
Immense-amount the line earlier.
" Katakut-takot na trapik ang naranasan namin. "
Natural Translation
We experienced an immense amount of traffic.
Literal Translation
Immense-amount of traffic the experienced we.
" Pagkatapos ng handaan, katakut-takot na pinggan ang naiwan sa lababo na kailangan kong hugasan. "
Natural Translation
After the party, there was a terrifying amount of dishes left in the sink that I had to wash.
Literal Translation
After of party, immense-amount of plates the left at sink that need I wash.
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