Mabaak (en. Deep cut)

/mabaˈak/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Describes something with a deep cut.
The deep cut wound is painful and requires immediate attention.
Ang mabaak na sugat ay masakit at nangangailangan ng agarang atensyon.
A way of describing the condition of something that is deeply divided.
The deeply split part of the wood needs careful repair.
Ang mabaak na bahagi ng kahoy ay nangangailangan ng masusing pag-aayos.

Etymology

Root word 'baak' meaning 'deep cut' or 'divide'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

deep cut wound
A wound with a deep division.
mabaak na sugat

Related Words

split
The state of being divided or damaged.
baak

Slang Meanings

Lazy or useless
What you're doing seems mabaak, you're not even helping with the conversation!
Parang mabaak lang 'yang ginagawa mo, hindi ka naman tumutulong sa usapan!
Worthless
There are so many mabaak people around, I don't know why they don't just leave.
Ang daming mabaak na tao sa paligid, di ko alam kung bakit di sila umalis.