Magpasak (en. Insert)

mág-pá-sak

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To move or put something inside or into another place.
Insert the books into the cabinet.
Magpasak ka ng mga libro sa kabinet.
To place something in a specific position.
Put coins in the bag.
Magpasak ka ng barya sa supot.
To push into a wall or bury.
Insert a post into the ground.
Magpasak ka ng post sa lupa.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'pasak'

Common Phrases and Expressions

insert an idea
To introduce a thought or concept in a situation.
magpasak ng ideya

Related Words

insert
The action of placing or putting something in.
pasak

Slang Meanings

To martyr oneself
Don't martyr yourself for others, prioritize yourself.
Huwag kang magpasak para sa mga tao, sarili mo naman ang unahin mo.
To act foolishly
Don't act foolishly with him again, he always neglects you.
Di ka na naman magpasak sa kanya, lagi ka na lang niya pinapabayaan.
To be a masochist
I don't understand why he's being a masochist in this relationship, nothing good is happening.
Hindi ko maintindihan bakit siya nagpasak sa relasyong ito, wala namang nangyayaring maganda.