Mapasakan (en. To bruise)
/ma.pa.sakan/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
The process of creating a bruise on the body.
He got a bruise on his arm after his fall.
Nagtamo siya ng pasa sa kanyang braso pagkatapos ng kanyang pagbagsak.
The act of inflicting a wound on the skin caused by action or force.
You can bruise yourself if you're not careful while playing.
Mapasakan mo ang iyong sarili kung hindi ka mag-iingat habang naglalaro.
A condition resulting from indirect trauma to the tissue.
Bruises can be seen on his legs.
Makikita ang mga dibuho ng pasa sa kanyang mga binti.
Etymology
Derived from the root word 'pasa' meaning 'bruise' or 'hurt'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to be bruised deeply
to be affected by a serious wound or injury
mapasakan ng malalim na pasa
Related Words
bruise
A mark on the skin that results from damage to blood vessels.
pasa
painful
A sensation of pain or discomfort caused by an injury.
mahapdi
Slang Meanings
to admire or show off
Wow, Joma is really flaunting in his new outfit!
Grabe, napakasakan ni Joma sa bagong damit niya!
naughty or mischievous
The kids are really being rowdy outside the house!
Ang mga bata, talagang mapasakan sa labas ng bahay!
to focus or concentrate
Just focus in class, friends!
Mapasakan ka lang sa klase, mga kaibigan!