Mamansag (en. To drag)

/ma.man.sag/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb referring to the action of applying force or pulling.
He had to drag a heavy cargo.
Kinailangan niyang mamansag ng mabigat na kargamento.
A verb that shows an action involving dragging.
Sometimes, children risk dragging heavy objects.
Minsan, ang mga bata ay nanganganib na mamansag sa mga bagay na mabibigat.
A way of moving or changing the position of an object by pulling.
You should drag carefully when arranging furniture.
Dapat kang mamansag ng maingat kapag nag-aayos ng mga kasangkapan.

Etymology

derived from the word 'mamasag' meaning 'to practice' or 'to pull'

Common Phrases and Expressions

to drag cargo
the action of pulling something that is to be lifted or carried
mamansag ng kargamento

Related Words

mamasag
This word refers to the action of practicing or going through to learn something.
mamasag

Slang Meanings

happy couples
They seem like a mamansag, they're so happy together!
Parang mamansag sila, ang saya-saya nilang magkasama!
sweet and affectionate
He's so mamansag to his girlfriend, always with surprises.
Sobra siyang mamansag sa girlfriend niya, laging may sorpresa.