Pagkabasag (en. Breakage)

pag-ka-ba-sag

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The state of being broken or shattered.
The breakage of the glass posed a danger to the surroundings.
Ang pagkabasag ng salamin ay nagdulot ng panganib sa paligid.
The process of breaking or damaging something.
The shattering of the window was the result of strong winds.
Ang pagkabasag ng bintana ay resulta ng malakas na hangin.
The occurrence of something breaking.
It is important to prevent the breakage of valuable items.
Mahalagang maiwasan ang pagkabasag ng mga mahahalagang bagay.

Etymology

from the root word 'basag' meaning 'to break' or 'to shatter'

Common Phrases and Expressions

breakdown of tears
Crying or having emotions in a situation.
pagkabasag ng luha

Related Words

broken
A condition where something is split or rendered unusable.
basag
damaged
Refers to the state of being incomplete or not whole.
sira

Slang Meanings

Loss of trust or hope in something.
My feelings were shattered when I found out he wasn't real.
Sobrang pagkabasag ng damdamin ko nang malaman kong hindi siya totoo.
Sudden removal or breakdown of a situation.
He embraced me, but suddenly, he left.
Nayakap na niya ako, kaso pagkabasag, umalis din siya.
Breaking of dreams; abandoning plans.
When I started a business, I experienced a shattering of expectations.
Nang negosyante ako, nagkaroon ako ng pagkabasag sa mga inaasahan.