From root: takot
Usage Note
Matakutin is a variant of matatakutin and describes a person's disposition toward being afraid. It is used to label someone as a fearful individual.
Examples
" Matakutin ang bata. "
Natural Translation
The child is timid.
Literal Translation
Fearful the child.
" Huwag kang maging matakutin. "
Natural Translation
Do not be timid.
Literal Translation
Do not you become timid.
" Kahit matakutin siya noong bata, naging matapang siyang tao nang lumaki. "
Natural Translation
Even though he was timid as a child, he became a brave person when he grew up.
Literal Translation
Even-though fearful he when child, became brave he person when grew-up.
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