Pabagsak (en. Falling)

pah-bahg-sahk

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Refers to something or someone that is falling.
The falling tree posed a danger on the road.
Ang pabagsak na puno ay nagdulot ng panganib sa daan.
adverb
An adverb describing the manner of the act of falling.
The ball is falling from above.
Ang bola ay pabagsak na nagmula sa itaas.

Etymology

from the word 'bagsak' which means 'to fall'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

falling economy
An economy that is declining or not developing.
pabagsak na ekonomiya
declining society
A society that is in crisis or has social issues.
pabagsak na lipunan

Related Words

fall
The occurrence of an unsuccessful outcome.
bagsak
synchronization
The occurrence of simultaneous actions of things.
pagsabay

Slang Meanings

bad, in a poor state
The downfall of his grades, he is taking seriously now.
Ang pabagsak ng grades niya, sineryoso niya na ngayon.
feeling depressed or morale is low
I’m feeling really down at work, it’s like I don’t want to anymore.
Pabagsak na pabagsak na ako sa trabaho, parang ayoko na.
regretting missed opportunities
When the business is going down, I really regret it.
Kapag pabagsak na ang negosyo, nanghihinayang talaga ako.