Ipadagas (en. Swing)

i-padagas

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action meaning extending something in one direction.
Swing the handle of the door to get in.
Ipadagas mo ang hawakan ng pinto upang makapasok.
An action of hitting with the intention of gaining attention.
Swing the stick if you want to be noticed.
Ipadagas mo ang pangpalo kung gusto mong mapansin sila.
A way of moving used in games.
Swing the ball in the game of baseball.
Ipadagas mo ang bola sa larong baseball.

Common Phrases and Expressions

swing the hand
Using the hand to perform an action on something.
ipadagas ang kamay
swing the bat
Moving a bat for the purpose of hitting or playing.
ipadagas ang pamalo

Related Words

swing
A term referring to a stick or object used to strike or hit.
dagas
hit
An act of striking or crossing using an object.
palo

Slang Meanings

Be true or show your real self.
Why don't you be more 'ipadagas' with your friends? So they can see who you really are.
Bakit di ka mag-ipadagas sa mga kaibigan mo? Para malaman nila kung sino ka talaga.
Be strong or don't overreact.
In that situation, you just need to 'ipadagas' and keep your mind clear.
Sa ganyang sitwasyon, kailangan mo lang mag-ipadagas at hindi magulo ang isip mo.