Agpangan (en. To be seized)

/aɡˈpaŋan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of taking or seizing something.
Seize the problems in his life.
Agpangan ang mga prublema sa kanyang buhay.
The act of claiming a goal or situation.
Claiming is important in this opportunity.
Mahalaga ang agpangan sa pagkakataong ito.
A process of accepting or claiming rights.
Claiming is necessary to maintain peace.
Kailangan ang agpangan upang mapanatili ang kapayapaan.

Common Phrases and Expressions

seizing time
Exploding or having the ability in time.
agpangan ng oras
seizing opportunity
Arriving at the right moment or opportunity.
agpangan ng pagkakataon

Related Words

pangan
Refers to a situation that needs to be nurtured or advanced.
pangan

Slang Meanings

Liar person
He’s really someone full of lies! I don’t even know what’s true anymore.
Siya talaga, ang dami niyang agpangan! Hindi ko na alam kung anong totoo.
Spreading gossip
Didn’t you know? It’s like there’s a rumor that has reached the entire neighborhood!
Hindi mo ba alam? Parang may agpangan na umabot na sa buong barangay!