Scary in Tagalog

“Scary” in Tagalog is “Nakakatakot,” an adjective describing something that causes fear, fright, or anxiety. This term captures the essence of frightening experiences, from horror movies to dangerous situations, and is widely used in everyday Filipino conversations.

Understanding how to express fear and frightening experiences in Tagalog enriches your ability to describe emotions and situations accurately. Let’s explore the various nuances and usage of this essential vocabulary word.

[Words] = Scary

[Definition]:

• Scary /ˈskɛri/
• Adjective: Causing fear or fright; frightening, alarming, or intimidating in nature.

[Synonyms] = Nakakatakot, Nakatatakot, Kakila-kilabot, Nakapangingilabot, Makatakot, Nakasisindak, Nakakakilabot

[Example]:

Ex1_EN: The haunted house was so scary that many people ran out screaming before reaching the end.

Ex1_PH: Ang nakakatakutan bahay ay labis na nakakatakot na maraming tao ay tumakbo palabas na sumisigaw bago makarating sa dulo.

Ex2_EN: Horror movies are too scary for young children to watch at night.

Ex2_PH: Ang mga pelikulang horror ay masyadong nakakatakot para sa mga batang bata na panoorin sa gabi.

Ex3_EN: The scary thunderstorm kept everyone awake throughout the entire night.

Ex3_PH: Ang nakakatakot na bagyo ay nagpagising sa lahat sa buong gabi.

Ex4_EN: She found the dark forest path too scary to walk alone.

Ex4_PH: Natagpuan niya ang madilim na landas sa kagubatan ay masyadong nakakatakot para maglakad mag-isa.

Ex5_EN: The scary news about the virus outbreak caused widespread panic in the community.

Ex5_PH: Ang nakakatakot na balita tungkol sa pagkalat ng virus ay nagdulot ng malawakang takot sa komunidad.