Pagbabagsak (en. Fall)

pag-ba-bag-sak

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The process of falling from a high position.
The fall of the trees caused damage to the houses.
Ang pagbagsak ng mga puno ay nagdulot ng pinsala sa mga bahay.
The downfall of a person or thing.
The fall of the economy caused a crisis.
Ang pagbagsak ng ekonomiya ay nagdulot ng krisis.
The act of falling or breaking.
The fall of the airplane was a tragic event.
Ang pagbagsak ng eroplano ay isang malungkot na pangyayari.

Etymology

The word 'pagbabagsak' comes from the root word 'bagsak', meaning fall or collapse, and the prefix 'pag-' which indicates the process or action.

Common Phrases and Expressions

fall in price
The decrease in value of a product or service.
pagbabagsak ng presyo
collapse of the system
The breaking down or failure of a system or structure.
pagbabagsak ng sistema

Related Words

fall
A word indicating a drop or coming together.
bagsak
fallen
The state of lying on the ground after a fall.
buwal

Slang Meanings

Failing grade or mark, often in school.
Oh no, Carla's failing in the exam really upset her parents.
Nako, ang pagbagsak ni Carla sa exam ay talagang ikinagalit ng magulang niya.
Loss of control or giving up in a situation.
After that heartbreak, his downfall in life continued.
After that heartbreak, tuloy na ang pagbagsak niya sa buhay.
Experiencing trouble or defeat.
As expected, the match resulted in our team's downfall.
Tulad ng inaasahan, nag-resulta ang laban sa pagbagsak ng aming koponan.