Maagnas (en. To decay)

/mɑː.æɡ.nɑs/

Meaning & Definition

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verb
Action of a material falling apart or rotting.
Fruits can quickly decay when storage conditions are poor.
Ang mga prutas ay mabilis na maagnas kapag pangit ang kondisyon ng imbakan.
Refers to the increase of organisms causing decay.
Waterlogging accelerated the decay process of the leaves.
Ang pagkahango sa tubig ay nagliwanag ng proseso ng maagnas ng mga dahon.

Etymology

derived from the root word 'agnas' meaning 'to decay' or 'to rot'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

decayed food
food that is rotting or unfit to eat.
maagnas na pagkain

Related Words

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Root word referring to the process of decay.
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Slang Meanings

Nice, awesome, or cool.
Wow, your outfit is so cool today!
Grabe, ang maagnas ng outfit mo today!
Smooth or suave.
His dance moves are so smooth.
Ang maagnas ng moves niya sa sayaw.
Fragrant or fresh.
He smells so fresh after taking a shower!
Maagnas ang amoy ng bagong ligo na siya!