Idasig (en. To exert force)
i-da-sig
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of encouraging or forcing something or someone.
He exerted himself to finish the project on time.
Idinasig niya ang kanyang sarili upang matapos ang proyekto sa takdang panahon.
The action that causes a certain act or reaction.
The organization urged its members to participate in volunteer work.
Idinasig ng samahan ang kanilang mga miyembro na makilahok sa volunteer work.
Making an effort to achieve a specific outcome.
The teacher encouraged the students to improve their tests.
Idinasig ng guro ang mga estudyante na pagbutihin ang kanilang pagsusulit.
Etymology
derived from the root word 'dasig' which means 'effort' or 'force'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
urge progress
to hasten the progress of something or a situation.
idasig ang pag-unlad
Related Words
dasig
The root of the word 'idasig', meaning 'effort' or 'striving'.
dasig
paghikbi
The act of motivating or urging people in the right direction.
paghikbi
Slang Meanings
to lie or make up a story
Don't lie, I know that's not true.
Huwag kang idasig, alam kong hindi yan totoo.
lying to avoid responsibility
Why do you keep lying? Don't avoid the problem.
Bakit ka idasig ng idasig, huwag mong iwasan ang problema.