Hagak (en. To burst)

/haˈɡak/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action or process of throwing or falling forcefully.
The water burst from the waterfall.
Ang tubig ay hagak mula sa talon.
The sudden or vigorous emergence.
The sun burst out from behind the clouds.
Ang araw ay hagak na lumabas mula sa likod ng mga ulap.

Etymology

from the root word 'gak,' meaning 'explosion or exertion of force.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

burst of shout
loud ringing of voice or shout.
hagak ng sigaw

Related Words

throw
An action of throwing something.
hagis
storm
A vigorous occurrence, like strong winds and rain.
bagyo

Slang Meanings

Jump or bungee-jumping.
Come on, let's hagak off the cliff to have some fun!
Sige na, mag-hagak tayo sa cliff para mag-enjoy!
Jumping that is fun or full of adrenaline.
Their hagak at the beach party was so entertaining!
Nakakatuwa ang hagak na ginawa nila sa beach party!
Dive or jump into the water.
Do you want to hagak into the pool later?
Gusto mo bang mag-hagak sa pool mamaya?