Makabasag (en. To break)

ma-ka-ba-sag

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

Has the ability to break or shatter.

The glass is breakable when hit by a hard object.

Ang salamin ay makabasag kapag tinamaan ng matigas na bagay.

Suggests the act of causing a break or shattering.

The heavy stone can break the wood.

Ang mabigat na bato ay makabasag ng kahoy.

Expresses the power to destroy something.

The intense cold can break ice.

Ang matinding labig ay makabasag ng yelo.

The word 'makabasag' comes from the root word 'basag,' which means 'to break' or 'to shatter.'

to break a record

Expresses the ability to surpass a previous record or achievement.

makabasag ng record

to break a heart

Expresses the feeling of deep sorrow, such as lost love.

makabasag ng puso

broken

A state of being damaged or disrupted.

basag

to explode

A movement or action that causes a break or explosion.

pumutok

because of excessive tantrums or drama

My ex is so dramatic, she could break a pot with her behavior.

Ang ex ko, makabasag siya ng banga sa sobrang sobrang sama ng ugali niya.

too loud or high-pitched sound

Wow, that music you're playing is ear-splitting!

Grabe, makabasag ng tenga yung music na pinapatugtog mo!