Masagwaan (en. Rough place)

/ma.saɡ.wa.an/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A place or site that is in poor condition.
This rough place needs urgent repairs.
Ang masagwaan na ito ay nangangailangan ng mabilis na pagkukumpuni.
A situation that is difficult or full of obstacles.
We faced a rough situation in business.
Nakaharap kami sa masagwaan na sitwasyon sa negosyo.

Common Phrases and Expressions

the situation is rough
there is little hope for change
masagwaan ang kalagayan

Related Words

rough
Means a bad or complicated situation.
sagwa

Slang Meanings

to give up or to stop fighting
Why are you masagwaan? You can do it!
Bakit ka masagwaan? Kaya mo pa 'yan!
expressing fatigue or defeat
I've been through so much, so I'm just masagwaan now.
Ang daming pinagdaraanan, kaya't masagwaan na ako.
aiming to rest or recharge
I need to masagwaan first before going back to work.
Kailangan ko munang masagwaan bago bumalik sa trabaho.