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    Magpabagsak (en. To bring down)

    /maɡ.pa.baɡ.sak/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    A verb indicating an action that results in falling.
    He brought down a large tree.
    Siya ay nagpabagsak ng isang malaking puno.
    An action of executing something to cause a fall.
    He brought down arguments in his speech.
    Nagpabagsak siya ng mga argumento sa kanyang talumpati.
    Taking a step that results in the downfall of something or someone.
    Let's bring down barriers to achieve success.
    Magpabagsak tayo ng mga hadlang upang makamit ang tagumpay.

    Etymology

    The word 'magpabagsak' comes from the root word 'bagsak' meaning 'fallen' or 'to bring down'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to bring down an enemy
    to defeat or completely combat an enemy
    magpabagsak ng kaaway
    brought down the extremist
    took steps to remove an extremist from power
    nagpabagsak ng ekstremista

    Related Words

    fallen
    Current state of instability or downfall.
    bagsak
    to knock down
    A verb referring to the action of bringing down or knocking over.
    patumbahin

    Slang Meanings

    to fail or fall short in something
    I hope I don't flop in this exam.
    Sana hindi ako magpabagsak sa exam na 'to.
    to lose worth or value
    Their business plummeted because of the pandemic.
    Nagpabagsak yung negosyo nila dahil sa pandemya.
    to collapse or fall apart in personal life
    He stopped because he felt like he was about to break down emotionally.
    Tumigil na siya kasi feeling niya magpabagsak na siya emotionally.