Takos

to deserve; worthyverb / adjective

Alternative meanings

to deserve; to be worthy; deserving; to have merit; competent or eligible depending on context

Pronunciation

TAH-kos

Root and affixes

Root: takos. It is also related to pagkatakos, merit or ability, and angay, which can express that something is proper, suitable, or deserved.

Variants or conjugations

angay; takus; pagkatakos; angayan; mahitakos

Related words and expressions

deserve; worth; respect; reward; punishment; opportunity

Meaning and usage notes

Takos works well for to deserve or to be worthy. Angay can sound more like should, proper, or suitable, though it can also express deservingness.