Ihasik (en. To sacrifice)

/ihˈa.sik/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An act of giving or exchanging something for a higher purpose.
He will sacrifice his time and effort for a better future.
Ihahasik niya ang kanyang oras at lakas para sa magandang kinabukasan.
Offering oneself or something for someone else's sake or purpose.
A mother's love often involves sacrificing her own comfort.
Ang pagmamahal ng isang ina ay kadalasang nagsasangkot ng pagbihis ng kanyang sariling kaginhawaan bilang isang ihasik.
Having a significant sacrifice for the good of others.
Soldiers are willing to sacrifice their lives for the freedom of the nation.
Ang mga sundalo ay handang ihasik ang kanilang buhay para sa kalayaan ng bayan.

Common Phrases and Expressions

sacrifice one's life
To devote one's life for a righteous cause.
ihasik ang buhay
to sacrifice everything
To give all possessions or wealth for a purpose.
ihasik ang lahat

Related Words

sacrifice
The act of giving or offering for a purpose.
sakripisyo

Slang Meanings

Loud or intense action
The kids looked like they were ihasik outside when the rain started.
Nagmukhang ihasik ang mga bata sa labas nang mag-umpisa ang ulan.
Extreme joy or happiness
The joy of our reunion yesterday was truly ihasik!
Talaga namang ihasik ang saya ng reunion natin kahapon!
Overachiever or someone showing excessive effort
Marco is so nice, that's probably why he's the ihasik of the group.
Ang bait-bait ni Marco, kaya siguro siya ang ihasik ng grupo.