Nakabagna (en. Sinking)
/na-ka-bagna/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
The state of being submerged or sinking underwater.
His boat sank after the bad weather.
Nakabagna ang kanyang bangka pagkatapos ng masamang panahon.
The emergence of something that gradually sinks below the surface of the water or ground.
The ship sank due to excessive cargo.
Nakabagna ang barko dahil sa labis na karga.
Common Phrases and Expressions
sinking in water
indicating that a thing has submerged or is no longer afloat in water.
nakabagna sa tubig
Related Words
float
The opposite of sinking; meaning to appear or not submerge in water.
lumutang
Slang Meanings
acting annoyed as if irritated
Juan is nakabagna with his friend because he keeps getting hit by his jokes.
Nakabagna si Juan sa kanyang kaibigan dahil lagi na lang siyang nauuntog sa kanyang mga jokes.
too shocked or confused
He seemed nakabagna when he found out he wasn't going to the outing.
Parang nakabagna siya nang malaman niyang di siya pupunta sa outing.
seems to be bored or disinterested
Anna looks nakabagna again; she really doesn't want to talk.
Mukhang nakabagna na naman si Anna, ayaw talagang makipag-usap.