Asugan (en. To encourage)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of urging or emphasizing a person to do something.
He encouraged his friend to try the new food.
Inasugan niya ang kanyang kaibigan na subukan ang bagong pagkain.
The act of providing encouragement or support to an individual.
He chose to encourage his sibling in his studies.
Pinili niyang asugan ang kanyang kapatid sa kanyang pag-aaral.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Encourage him/her
Urge him/her to do something.
Asuganin mo siya

Related Words

encouragement
A method of motivating or supporting a person.
paghimok

Slang Meanings

Joyful or delighted
I'm so happy to see him!
Asug na asug ako sa pagkakita sa kanya!
Dog or pet animal
My pet is registered in the local barangay.
Pate rehistrado na 'yung asugan ko sa barangay.
Strange or entertaining situation
The party last night was really wild!
Grabe 'yung asugan ng party last night!