Dagas (en. Splash)

/da.gas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of liquid that flies from a source, often with a large force.
I saw the splash of water from the waterfall.
Nakita ko ang dagas ng tubig mula sa talon.
The action of creating drops of water.
The splash of rain could be heard from the roof.
Ang dagas ng ulan ay narinig mula sa bubong.
A sound caused by liquid hitting a hard surface.
There is a splash sound when lifting the cup from the table.
May dagas na maririnig sa alisin ang tasa mula sa mesa.

Etymology

Tagalog language

Common Phrases and Expressions

splash of waves
The sound and movement of water created by waves.
dagas ng alon
made a splash
The action of liquid spilling from something.
nag-dagas

Related Words

pour
An action of transferring liquid from a container.
buhos
drop
A small part of liquid that falls from a larger body of water.
patak

Slang Meanings

Rugby
Those kids are always playing rugby on the street.
Ang mga batang iyon, lagi na lang naglalaro ng dagas sa kalsada.
Sharp joke
Wow, your sharp jokes are really causing chaos between you two!
Naku, ang dagas ng meyits mo, naggagaguluhan kayong dalawa!
Life-threatening situation
Be careful with the risks you're taking in life; you might get hurt.
Mag-ingat ka sa ginagawa mong dagas sa buhay, baka masaktan ka.