Pagdakay (en. Emergence)

pag-da-kay

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The activity of appearing or rising, often referring to something becoming visible or apparent.
The emergence of the sun in the morning is a sign of a new day.
Ang pagdakay ng araw sa umaga ay palatandaan ng bagong araw.
A process that brings something from below to above or into the light.
The emergence of ideas in discussion is crucial for the development of the project.
Ang pagdakay ng mga ideya sa talakayan ay mahalaga para sa pag-unlad ng proyekto.

Etymology

The word 'pagdakay' is derived from the root 'dakay' meaning to rise or appear.

Common Phrases and Expressions

emergence of the sun
the rising of the sun in the morning
pagdakay ng araw

Related Words

dakay
The root word meaning to appear or rise.
dakay

Slang Meanings

Good thing
Good thing, I got home early!
Pagdakay, nakauwi ako ng maaga!
Thank God
Thank God, there was not much traffic earlier.
Pagdakay, walang masyadong traffic kanina.
Whew! Thank goodness!
Whew! Thank goodness, I finished the project on time.
Pagdakay, natapos ko din yung project on time.