Bite in Tagalog

“Bite” in Tagalog is “kagat” (noun) or “kumagat/kagatin” (verb), referring to the act of using teeth to cut, grip, or wound something, or a small amount of food taken at once. Discover the complete definitions, synonyms, and practical examples below to master this essential Filipino word.

[Words] = Bite

[Definition]:

• Bite /baɪt/
• Noun 1: An act of biting or the wound caused by biting.
• Noun 2: A small amount of food taken into the mouth at one time.
• Verb 1: To use the teeth to cut, grip, or tear something.
• Verb 2: To cause a sharp pain or sting.

[Synonyms] = Kagat, Kumagat, Kagatin, Tuklaw, Ngawit, Kurot (pang-insekto)

[Example]:

Ex1_EN: The dog’s bite left a deep wound on his arm.
Ex1_PH: Ang kagat ng aso ay nag-iwan ng malalim na sugat sa kanyang braso.

Ex2_EN: She took a small bite of the cake to taste it.
Ex2_PH: Kumuha siya ng maliit na kagat ng cake upang lasahan ito.

Ex3_EN: Be careful, the mosquitoes here bite aggressively at night.
Ex3_PH: Mag-ingat ka, ang mga lamok dito ay kumagagat nang matindi sa gabi.

Ex4_EN: Don’t bite your nails, it’s a bad habit.
Ex4_PH: Huwag kagatin ang iyong mga kuko, masamang ugali iyon.

Ex5_EN: The cold wind will bite your skin if you don’t wear a jacket.
Ex5_PH: Ang malamig na hangin ay kakagat sa iyong balat kung hindi ka magsusuot ng jacket.