Bagabagin (en. To disturb)
/ba.ga.ba.gin/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of causing turmoil or disturbance to someone's thoughts.
Don't disturb people in their work.
Huwag mong bagabagin ang mga tao sa kanilang trabaho.
The presence of misunderstanding or chaos in a situation.
There was a disturbance in the discussion about the project.
Nagkaroon ng bagabagin sa talakayan ukol sa proyekto.
Performing an action that causes annoyance or confusion to others.
The noise from outside disturbed his concentration.
Ang mga ingay mula sa labas ay nagbagabagin sa kanyang konsentrasyon.
Etymology
From the root word 'bagabag', meaning turmoil or misunderstanding.
Common Phrases and Expressions
May you not cause any disturbance anymore.
A plea to someone not to create any more interruption or chaos.
Huwag na sanang magbagabagin
Related Words
to disturb
A verb describing the act of creating turmoil or interference in someone's affairs.
bagabagin
Slang Meanings
to be childish or inexperienced in something
Don't talk to Mark, he's still a bagabagin in school.
Wag mo nang kuwentuhan si Mark, bagabagin pa 'yan sa school.
a term for people who are inexperienced in the workplace
In the company, we are teased by the bagabagin during the training.
Sa kumpanya, pinagtatawanan kami ng mga bagabagin sa training.
referring to youths who love childish games
Like a bagabagin, they played patintero all day long.
Parang bagabagin, maghapon silang naglalaro ng patintero.