Basisig (en. Diligent)
ba-si-sig
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
adjective
Observant or diligently aware of details.
The diligent student is always ready to study for his exams.
Ang basisig na estudyante ay laging handang mag-aral para sa kanyang mga pagsusulit.
Quick or discussed thoroughly.
The diligent investigation led to a thorough understanding of the problem.
Ang basisig na pagsisiyasat ay nagdulot ng masusing pag-unawa sa problema.
Always focused and not satisfied with shortcomings.
As a diligent person, he tried to correct all the mistakes in the report.
Bilang basisig, sinikap niyang ayusin ang lahat ng mali sa ulat.
Etymology
From the word 'sik-sik' meaning diligent or swift.
Common Phrases and Expressions
diligent thinking
A type of thinking that is diligent and careful.
basisig na pag-iisip
Related Words
diligent
A word similar to basisig that indicates hardworking and determination.
masigasig
Slang Meanings
Wide awake and ready to party
I'm wide awake, just woke up, let's go party!
Basisig na basisig ako kakagising lang, tara na at mag-party tayo!
Always alert
He's always alert, so he knows everything that's happening.
Basisig kasi siya, kaya lahat ng nagaganap, alam na alam niya.
Energetic state
He seems so energetic to me, maybe he's excited about the new project.
Basisig ang dating niya sa akin, excited yata sa bagong project.
Woke up at the right time
She didn't wake up too early, so I'm not worried about her.
Di siya basisig ng maaga, kaya’t di ako nag-aalala sa kanya.