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    Magsagka (en. To dive)

    /mɑɡˈsɑɡkɑ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    An action that refers to diving or plunging into water.
    He decided to dive into the sea to experience swimming with the fishes.
    Siya ay nagdesisyon na magsagka sa dagat upang maranasan ang paglangoy sa mga isda.
    An act of deep submersion or entry.
    The divers plunged underwater quickly.
    Ang mga bading ay nagsagka sa ilalim ng tubig nang mabilis.
    To perform a quick downward movement in the water.
    Before diving, he put on goggles.
    Bago magsagka, siya ay naglagay ng mga goggles sa kanyang mata.

    Etymology

    from the word 'sagka' meaning 'to dive' or 'to plunge deeply'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    dive into the sea
    begin to dive into the sea
    magsagka sa dagat

    Related Words

    sagka
    The root word of 'magsagka', which means 'to dive'.
    sagka
    lumalangoy
    Refers to the act of swimming, often related to diving.
    lumalangoy

    Slang Meanings

    Enough already, stop that.
    Stop being annoying, I don't want to get upset.
    Magsagka na sa kakulitan, ayaw na akong magpaka-iyak.
    To be shameless.
    It's already noon, but he's still being a nuisance.
    Tanghali na, pero magsagka pa rin siya sa pagdami.