Bulagsak (en. Blinded fall)

bu-lag-sak

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A sudden fall or break often caused by lack of caution.
The fall of the tree caused injuries to the people.
Nagdulot ang bulagsak ng puno ng mga pinsala sa mga tao.

Etymology

The word 'bulagsak' originates from the root 'bulag' meaning 'blind' and 'sak' meaning 'fall' or 'drop'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

nature's fall
Fall or destruction caused by nature, such as earthquakes or storms.
bulagsak ng kalikasan

Related Words

blind
A person who has no ability to see.
bulag

Slang Meanings

flop (viewpoint that intentionally did not succeed or has failure)
There, their project flopped again, it's not even finished.
Ayun, bulagsak na naman ang project nila, hindi pa natapos.
failure (including others or things that failed in a test)
In the exam, we all flunked, no one passed.
Sa exam, bulagsak na kami lahat, walang nakapasok.
lost (defeated or lost what should have been gained)
Our team flopped in the match, we didn't get anything.
Bulagsak yung team natin sa laban, wala tayong nakuha.