Pagbasag (en. Breaking)

/pɑgˈbɑsɑɡ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The act of breaking or dividing something.
The breaking of the glass caused a noise.
Ang pagbasag ng salamin ay nagdulot ng ingay.
The result of breaking;
The breaking of his heart was due to the conflict.
Ang pagbasag sa kanyang puso ay dahil sa pagkakaroon ng hidwaan.
An action of destruction or ruin.
The breaking of waves on the shore is beautiful to watch.
Ang pagbasag ng mga alon sa dalampasigan ay maganda tingnan.

Common Phrases and Expressions

breaking of dawn
this refers to the rising of the sun.
pagbasag ng araw
breaking the silence
refers to any unusual sound that disturbs the silence.
pagbasag ng katahimikan

Related Words

broken
means damaged or divided.
basag
snap
refers to a sudden strike on something.
pagkurap

Slang Meanings

bursting or shattering
We were laughing when suddenly there was a breaking sound from the glass.
Nagtatawanan kami nang biglang nagkaroon ng pagbasag sa salamin.
destroying or wrecking something
When he gets angry, it's like there's a breaking happening around him.
Kapag nagagalit siya, parang may pagbasag na nangyayari sa paligid niya.
sudden interruption
The breaking of the internet line caused disruption in the class.
Ang pagbasag sa linya ng internet ay nagdulot ng abala sa klase.