From root: takot
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
kinatakutan
ki-na-ta-ku-TAN
feared
Present (Incomplete)
kinatatakutan
ki-na-ta-ta-ku-TAN
is fearing
Future (Contemplated)
katatakutan
ka-ta-ta-ku-TAN
will fear
Usage Note
Katakutan is used when referring to a specific entity or object that is the source of fear, often implying that the object is something to be feared or held in awe. It is frequently seen in its completed form 'kinatatakutan' to describe someone or something notorious or terrifying.
Examples
" Huwag mong katakutan ang dilim. "
Natural Translation
Don't be afraid of the dark.
Literal Translation
Not you fear the dark.
" Ayaw niyang katakutan ang aso. "
Natural Translation
He doesn't want to fear the dog.
Literal Translation
Dislike he fear the dog.
" Siya ang pinakakinatatakutan sa buong eskwelahan, kahit na mabait naman talaga siya sa mga estudyante. "
Natural Translation
He is the most feared person in the whole school, even though he's actually really kind to the students.
Literal Translation
He the most-feared in whole school, even though kind anyway truly he to the students.
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