Bagsak (en. Fall)

/baɡsak/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of falling or dropping from above.
The leaves fell as a strong wind passed by.
Bumagsak ang mga dahon nang dumaan ang malakas na hangin.
adjective
Means to fall or drop from above.
The branches of the tree are down because of the strong storm.
Ang mga sanga ng puno ay bagsak dahil sa malakas na bagyo.
Means to be at a lower level or condition.
His grades in the exam are failing so he needs to study hard.
Ang mga marka sa kanyang pagsusulit ay bagsak kaya kailangan niyang mag-aral ng mabuti.

Etymology

This comes from the root word 'bagsak' meaning to fall or drop.

Common Phrases and Expressions

failing grade
Means to not pass an exam or assignment.
bagsak sa grado
low price
Means a sudden drop in the prices of goods.
bagsak na presyo

Related Words

fall
The verb referring to the action of dropping from above.
bumagsak
falling
The process of falling or being dropped.
pagbagsak

Slang Meanings

Totally down or failed.
I totally flunked that exam.
Bagsak na bagsak na ang grade ko sa exam na 'yon.
To drop or fall down.
I dropped my cellphone on the floor.
Bagsak na bagsak ang cellphone ko sa sahig.
To go downhill, in terms of performance or condition.
Our basketball team's performance has been going downhill lately.
Bagsak na ang laro ng basketball team natin lately.