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    Pagalsa (en. Resistance)

    /paˈgalsa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A step that disturbs or incites a change or transformation.
    The people's rebellion emphasized the need for reform.
    Ang pagalsa ng mga tao ay nagbigay-diin sa pangangailangan ng reporma.
    A surge of people that disagrees with the existing condition.
    The students' uprising highlighted their grievances.
    Ang pagalsa ng mga estudyante ay nagbigay-diin sa kanilang mga hinaing.
    An action of resistance or rejection against an authority or system.
    The workers' uprising aims to achieve better working conditions.
    Ang pagalsa ng mga manggagawa ay naglalayong makamit ang mas magandang kondisyon sa trabaho.

    Etymology

    from the root word 'galsa' which means to lift or pull.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    uprising of the masses
    The people's rebellion for their rights.
    pagalsa ng masang bayan

    Related Words

    revolution
    An extensive upheaval or change in government or system.
    rebolusyon
    insurrection
    A form of resistance that often becomes a legitimate action.
    paghihimagsik

    Slang Meanings

    always thinking about other things while in a situation
    His mind is wandering again while we were having coffee.
    Pag-alsa na naman ang utak niya habang nagka-kape kami.
    losing focus or easily breaking concentration
    Your wandering thoughts are messing up your studying.
    Pagalsang pagalsang na pag-iisip mo, hindi ka makapag-aral nang maayos.
    mind flying to freedom or longing for a happier life
    I always feel uplifted when I'm talking to someone funny.
    Laging pagalsa ang trip ko kapag may kausap akong nakakatawa.