Pagdagsaan (en. Congestion)

pag-dag-saan

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A situation where many people crowd into one place.
The congestion in the market every Saturday is unavoidable.
Ang pagdagsaan sa palengke tuwing Sabado ay hindi maiiwasan.
The condition of having an excessive number of people in a specific place.
Because of the crowding, people found it difficult to leave.
Dahil sa pagdagsaan, nahirapan ang mga tao na makaalis.

Etymology

Sundanese: 'dagsaan' meaning crowding.

Common Phrases and Expressions

high congestion
a situation where there are too many people, making movement difficult.
mataas na pagdagsaan

Related Words

lifestyle
The way of life in a particular community.
pamumuhay

Slang Meanings

That's enough, too much!
Stop that nonsense now, you're not a kid anymore!
Pagdagsaan na yang kalokohan mo, hindi ka na bata!
Goodbye!
I'm off! Until next time!
Pagdagsaan na! Umalis na ako, hanggang sa muli!