From root: takot
Usage Note
Matatakutin is used to describe a person who is habitually afraid, especially of supernatural things or the dark. It is often used to tease friends who jump at small noises.
Examples
" Matatakutin ang kapatid ko. "
Natural Translation
My sibling is easily scared.
Literal Translation
Easily-scared the sibling my.
" Ang bata ay matatakutin sa dilim. "
Natural Translation
The child is easily scared of the dark.
Literal Translation
The child is easily-scared in the dark.
" Dahil matatakutin ako noong bata, hindi ako makatulog nang nag-iisa kapag pinapatay ang ilaw sa kuwarto. "
Natural Translation
Because I was easily scared as a child, I couldn't sleep alone whenever the bedroom light was turned off.
Literal Translation
Because easily-scared I when child, not I can-sleep alone when being-turned-off the light in room.
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