Masagi (en. To touch)
ma-sa-gi
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of touching or hitting something or someone.
I brushed against my sibling's leg while walking.
Masagi ko ang binti ng aking kapatid habang naglalakad.
The contact of a body or body part with a surface.
Don't touch the items on the table, they might break.
Huwag masagi ang mga gamit sa mesa, baka mabasag.
A slight touch or contact that is not forceful.
The wind merely brushed against her skin.
Masagi lang ng hangin ang kanyang balat.
Etymology
Tagalog word
Common Phrases and Expressions
to be touched in the heart
to feel a deep emotional impact.
masagi ang puso
to touch the mind
to provoke thought.
masagi ang isip
Related Words
hold
The act of exerting force from one place to an object through the hand.
hawak
notion
An idea or sentiment formed in the mind after being touched or affected by something.
kuro
Slang Meanings
Arguing or engaging in a heated discussion.
They were having a heated argument in front of people about their favorite basketball team's game.
Nagmasagi sila sa harap ng mga tao tungkol sa laban ng paborito nilang basketball team.
In a hurry or putting in intense effort.
He’s in a hurry with the project deadline, so he’s anxious right now.
Masagi na siya sa deadline ng proyekto, kaya balisa siya ngayon.
A scowling or angry reaction.
His face scowled when he saw that his cellphone was missing.
Masagi ang mukha niya nang makitang nawawala ang cellphone niya.