Pagigtad (en. Wounding)

/paˈɡiɡtad/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A state of having a wound or injury that is not severe.
Due to the minor wound he sustained from the fall, he needed medical attention.
Dahil sa pagigtad na natamo niya sa pagbagsak, kinailangan siyang ipagamot.
Having excessive damage to a part of the body.
The wound on his arm was caused by a clean cut.
Ang pagigtad sa kanyang braso ay sanhi ng malinis na pagkakaputol.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'gigtad' meaning a minor wound.

Common Phrases and Expressions

minor wound on the hand
A type of hand injury that is not serious.
pagigtad sa kamay

Related Words

healing
The process of recovering from a wound or injury.
paghilom
minor wound
Related word meaning a small wound.
gigtad

Slang Meanings

Excited to the max, overly hyped.
Just seeing that event, she was so hyped, as if she'd been locked up for a year!
Basta makita lang niya yung event, ang pagigtad niya, para bang isang taon na siyang nakakulong!
Hyperactive or restless, often in a fun way.
Whenever the crew starts with their drama, there's always the over-excited one, unable to hold back the laughter.
Pag nagda-drama na yung tropa, laging nandiyan ang pagigtad, hindi makapigil ng tawa.
A state of excitement or thrill, usually in a playful context.
The excitement of the kids at the carnival is like they're birds flying!
Ang pagigtad ng mga kids sa carnival, para silang mga ibon na lumilipad!