nakakatakot
The Filipino word for scary is nakakatakot.
Nakakatakot is an adjective used to describe something that causes fear or anxiety.
Meaning: causing fear or anxiety (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is derived from the root takot, which means fear. It uses the prefix naka- with reduplication to indicate a quality that causes a specific state, meaning it describes something that causes the state of fear.
How does it change in a sentence?
In Filipino, the adjective nakakatakot is often used in a predicate-first sentence structure, where the subject is frequently indicated by the marker ang.
Did you know?
- In Filipino culture, the word nakakatakot is frequently used to describe 'ghost stories' involving the aswang, a shape-shifting creature from folklore that hunts humans.
- While nakakatakot describes something scary, Filipinos might use the word kilabot to describe the specific physical sensation of hair standing on end due to fear.
- Depending on the context, nakakatakot can be used to describe something that is 'scary' because it is overwhelmingly impressive or intimidatingly beautiful.
Examples in context
- Nakakatakot ang lugar na ito.This is a scary place.This sentence illustrates how to describe a specific place as scary using nakakatakot.Tatoeba #12988922 by dyuuuuuuuuls, translation #5235959 by mailohilohi
- Nakakatakot talaga ang daigdig sa labas.The world outside is very scary.This sentence uses nakakatakot to emphasize that the outside world is very scary.Tatoeba #1836777 by nonong, translation #1404431 by marcelostockle
- Nakakatakot ang pagbabago.Change is scary.This sentence shows how to use nakakatakot to describe the concept of change.Tatoeba #5361356 by kanlaon, translation #2245076 by CK
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Antonio and Patricia are watching a horror movie at home.
- AntonioNakakatakot ang palabas na ito, 'di ba?This show is scary, right?
- PatriciaOo, nakakatakot talaga ang mga multo.Yes, the ghosts are really scary.
- AntonioAyaw ko na panoorin 'yan.I don't want to watch that anymore.
- PatriciaHuwag kang matakot, Antonio.Don't be afraid, Antonio.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
