Pagagapayin (en. To risk or take a chance)

/pagagaˈpain/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of risking or anchoring something in danger.
He will take a chance on his business despite the challenges.
Pagagapayin niya ang kanyang negosyo sa kabila ng mga hamon.
Having the courage to act in the face of uncertain outcomes.
He needs to take a chance on his dreams despite many obstacles.
Kailangan niyang pagagapayin ang kanyang mga pangarap kahit na maraming hadlang.
A decision to enter a situation with potential danger.
It's a significant decision for him to take a chance on his future.
Malaking desisyon ang pagagapayin niyang ipagsapalaran ang kanyang kinabukasan.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to risk one's life
Striving to achieve dreams even amidst dangers.
pagagapayin ang buhay

Related Words

venture
The act or process of taking risks for potential benefits.
pagsapalaran
danger
A possibility that may cause harm or adverse outcomes.
panganib

Slang Meanings

to pretend or act nice
Why are you trying to pagagapayin there? Everyone knows you're grumpy.
Bakit ka pa nagpagagapayin d'yan? Alam naman ng lahat na masungit ka.
to be posers or pretend to be something they're not
I don't like those pagagapayin on social media, who among them is real?
Ayaw ko sa mga nagpagagapayin sa social media, sino ba ang totoo sa kanila?