Paggigitgitan (en. Collision)

/paɡˌɡi.tɪˌɡi.tan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The involvement of two objects causing a collision.
There was a collision of vehicles on the road.
Nagkaroon ng paggigitgitan ng mga sasakyan sa kalsada.
The result of a strike or collision.
The collision of two ships caused significant damage.
Ang paggigitgitan ng dalawang barko ay nagdulot ng malaking pinsala.
A situation where two or more objects intersect.
The collision of opinions led to a more lively discussion.
Ang paggigitgitan ng mga opinyon ay nagtulak sa mas masiglang talakayan.

Etymology

root word: 'gigit' meaning collision or bump.

Common Phrases and Expressions

clash of minds
the argument or disagreement of viewpoints.
paggigitgitan ng isip

Related Words

collision
The action of having a crash or hit.
salpukan
collision
An event where two or more objects collide.
banggaan

Slang Meanings

pushing or shoving
There were so many pushes and shoves inside the bus earlier!
Ang dami ng sikuhan sa loob ng bus kanina!
rubbing against or brushing past
We rubbed against each other on the street while walking.
Nagkiskisan kami sa daan habang naglalakad.
collision or clash
The clash of people at the fiesta is so amusing!
Ang salpukan ng mga tao sa fiesta ay nakakatuwa!
hustling or crowding
It's like a hustle on the road!
Parang tutukan na ang labanan sa kalsada!