Pagaapurahan (en. Rushing)

/pagaːuˈpɾahaɳ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The state of rushing or hurrying.
The rushing of people at the bus station was caused by the delay of the buses.
Ang pagaapurahan ng mga tao sa bus station ay sanhi ng pagkaantala ng mga bus.
The act of hastening to do something.
Do not rush your tasks to avoid mistakes.
Huwag magpagaapurahan sa iyong mga gawain upang maiwasan ang pagkakamali.

Etymology

Root word derived from 'apura' meaning to hurry or rush to something.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Caught in a rush
In a state of excessive hurry.
Nalubog sa pagaapurahan

Related Words

easy
A term referring to being quick or not requiring time.
madali
hurry
The act of hurrying or speeding up tasks.
mamadali

Slang Meanings

regret; striving to improve
We should be alert to opportunities, we shouldn't just rush things.
Dapat tayong magpakaalisto sa mga pagkakataon, hindi lang tayo basta pagaapurahan.
rushed execution; careless action
Don't rush in making the report, it's better if it's well written.
Huwag kang magaapura sa paggawa ng report, mas maganda kung maayos ang pagkakasulat.
tragedy caused by haste
Rushing brings many dangers, so be careful.
Maraming panganib ang dala ng pagaapurahan, kaya't ingat lang.