Magsadsad (en. To drop or fall down)

/magsadsad/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of dropping or falling from a high place.
He will fall down the mountain if he's not careful.
Magsadsad siya mula sa bundok kung hindi siya maingat.
A method of landing or gliding on water.
The boat will land on the shore when the water is high.
Magsadsad ang bangka sa dalampasigan kapag mataas ang tubig.
The act of performing an action that causes rapid descent.
The toys will slide down from the steep slide.
Magsadsad ang mga laruan mula sa matarik na slide.

Etymology

Root word: sad, prefixed with 'magsa-'

Common Phrases and Expressions

to drop to the ground
to fall suddenly to the ground
magsadsad sa lupa

Related Words

drop
Refers to the motion of landing or falling.
usal
hill
A high place from which one can fall.
burol

Slang Meanings

to be a decent person
In life, don't just give in to problems, you should fight!
Sa buhay, 'wag kang magsadsad sa mga problema, dapat lumaban ka!
to enjoy or relax
Just chill out and rest, you're tired.
Mag-sadsad ka na lang at magpahinga, pagod ka na.
to just go with the flow and do as one pleases
We can just chill and enjoy life!
Puwede na magsadsad na lang tayo at mag-enjoy sa buhay!