Makasugat (en. To cause injury)
ma-ka-su-gat
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
Ability to cause wounds.
The sharp objects can hurt the skin.
Ang matalas na bagay ay makasugat sa balat.
Having the ability to harm.
Poor situations can hurt human feelings.
Ang mahihirap na sitwasyon ay makasugat sa damdamin ng tao.
Trend that causes misconceptions or pain.
These words would hurt his heart.
Ang mga salitang ito ay makasugat sa kanyang puso.
Etymology
The word 'makasugat' comes from the root word 'sugat' with the prefix 'ma-' indicating the ability.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to hurt feelings
Causing pain or hurt feelings.
makasugat ng damdamin
Related Words
wound
An injury to the skin caused by a cut or scratch.
sugat
painful
Causing pain or discomfort.
masakit
Slang Meanings
Always offensive or hurtful.
His comment on Facebook was so hurtful, I couldn't let it go.
Sobrang makasugat yung comment niya sa Facebook, hindi ko na tinigilan.
Rude or words/actions you can't accept.
Mark's actions at the party were so rude that I wouldn't join again.
Ang makasugat ng mga ginawa ni Mark sa party, kaya di na ako sumama ulit.