Dagadagaan (en. Interrupt)

/daɡa'daɡaan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb referring to the action of cutting off or bumping into something or someone.
If the people are too interrupted in the street, there is a risk of accidents.
Kung masyadong dagadagaan ang mga tao sa kalsada, nagkakaroon ng panganib ng aksidente.
Refers to diverting attention from one thing or activity.
He often interrupts his conversation partners while they are talking.
Madalas niyang dagadagaan ang kanyang mga kausap habang sila ay nag-uusap.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'dagad', meaning busy or doing many things.

Common Phrases and Expressions

increase the time
Add time to an activity.
dagdagan ang oras
increase the work
Add tasks or responsibilities.
dagdagan ang trabaho

Related Words

add
Struggling to add things or information.
dagdag

Slang Meanings

Always adding up, constantly knowing
I have a lot of things to add up every day to get ahead.
Ang dami ng dagadagaan kong ginagawa araw-araw para umangat.
Something that happens too often
It's like a usual occurrence on the road during rush hour.
Parang dagadagaan na lang ang laban sa kalsada tuwing rush hour.
Tendency to accumulate or pile up
That's why I want to organize the accumulation of my tasks.
Kaya gusto kong ayusin ang dagadagaan ng mga gawain ko.