Pagbagsak (en. Fall)

pag-bag-sak

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The act of something falling from a height to the ground.
The fall of the tree caused damage to the house.
Ang pagbagsak ng puno ay nagdulot ng pinsala sa bahay.
The sudden fall or collapse of a system or institution.
The collapse of the economy brought many challenges to the people.
Ang pagbagsak ng ekonomiya ay nagdala ng maraming hamon sa mga tao.
The absence of success or defeat in a contest or competition.
He experienced his team's fall in the playoffs.
Naranasan niya ang pagbagsak ng kanyang koponan sa playoffs.

Etymology

root word: bagsak

Common Phrases and Expressions

sudden fall
sudden drop or descent of something or someone.
biglaan ang pagbagsak
fall in prices
decrease in the value of a product or service.
pagbagsak ng presyo

Related Words

descent
The process of moving down from a higher position.
pagbaba
fell
The verb describing the state of falling.
bumagsak

Slang Meanings

loss of control or breakdown
Because of too much fatigue, he had a breakdown in the exams.
Dahil sa sobrang pagod, nag-pagbaksak siya sa mga exams.
failed or fell short of expectations
My project failed, it didn't make it to the finals.
Yung project ko, nag-pagbaksak, hindi nakapasok sa finals.
sudden drop or decline
Did you see the drop in the stock market earlier?
Nakita mo ba yung pagbagsak ng stock market kanina?