Kasikipan (en. Congestion)
/ka.si.ki.pán/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The state of being tight or cramped.
The congestion of people in a passenger vehicle is very annoying.
Ang kasikipan ng tao sa isang pampasaherong sasakyan ay labis na nakakainis.
The condition of having excessive people or things in a space.
We experience congestion in our house every time we have guests.
Nakararanas tayo ng kasikipan sa ating bahay tuwing may bisita.
Etymology
root word: tightness
Common Phrases and Expressions
traffic congestion
State of vehicle obstruction on the road.
kasikipan ng trapiko
space congestion
Condition where there are too many items or people present.
kasikipan ng espasyo
Related Words
tightness
The state of being tight or cramped.
sikip
Slang Meanings
Super tight
Wow, it's so tight here in the bus, no one can move.
Grabe, parang kasikipan dito sa bus, wala nang makagalaw.
Too many people
It's crowded again in the mall, I don't even know where to go.
Kasikipan na naman sa mall, hindi ko na alam kung saan ako dadaan.
Tight situation
Our meeting turned into a tight situation, we couldn't focus anymore.
Naging kasikipan ang meeting namin, hindi na kami nakapag-focus.