Malabsak (en. To drop)

/ma.lab.sak/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of an object falling from a high place.
The ball dropped from the roof.
Malabsak ang bola mula sa bubong.
An action resulting in the dropping of an item.
Due to the dropping of the book, it needs to be picked up again.
Dahil sa malabsak ng aklat, kailangan itong kukunin muli.
adjective
Indicates a characteristic of being easy to fall or drop.
The fragile rock easily gets blown away by the wind.
Ang malabsak na bato ay madaling nagigiba sa hangin.
Refers to something that does not hold on well.
The leaves are easily falling from the tree this winter.
Malabsak ang mga dahon sa puno nitong tag-lamig.

Etymology

From the combination of the words 'dala' (to give) and 'absak' (to drop)

Common Phrases and Expressions

dropping situation
an event where things are unstable or falling.
malabsak na sitwasyon

Related Words

fall
The action of dropping from above commonly.
bumagsak
lost
A state of losing something or someone.
nawalan

Slang Meanings

Care or concern
My friend is really malabsak to me, he always helps me with everything.
Sobrang malabsak ng tropa ko sa akin, lagi akong tinutulungan sa lahat.
Always there for each other
No matter what happens, we are malabsak to each other.
Kahit anong mangyari, malabsak kami sa isa't isa.
Help in times of trouble
The malabsak attitude of my family gave me strength in times of trials.
Ang malabsak na ugali ng pamilya ko ay nagbigay ng lakas sa akin sa mga pagsubok.