Dagsaan (en. Influx)
/ˈdaɡsaan/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
An influx or surge of people or things into a place.
Due to the good news, there was an influx of people at the plaza.
Dahil sa magandang balita, nagkaroon ng dagsaan ng mga tao sa plaza.
The increase of something at a specific time.
The influx of tourists at the same time of year is common.
Ang dagsaan ng mga turista sa parehong panahon ng taon ay karaniwan.
Etymology
The term 'dagsaan' comes from the word 'dagsa' meaning to flock or accumulate.
Common Phrases and Expressions
influx of people
A situation where many people gather in one place.
dagsaan ng tao
Related Words
gathering
The act of bringing together people or things.
pagsasama
meeting
An activity where people gather for a specific purpose.
pagtitipon
Slang Meanings
An uncontrollable outburst of emotion or annoyance.
It's like an outburst of anger when he heard the news.
Parang dagsaan na ang galit niya nang marinig ang balita.
Crowding of people in one place, like too many.
Here in the mall, it's crowded with people on the weekend.
Dito sa mall, dagsaan ang tao sa weekend.
A rapid influx of people or things.
The guests flooded in on the wedding day.
Nag-dagsaan ang mga bisita nung araw ng kasal.