Pagkahapay (en. Falling)
pag-ka-ha-pay
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The act of falling or losing balance that results in a drop.
The falling of the tree caused damage to the house.
Ang pagkahapay ng puno ay nagdulot ng pinsala sa bahay.
A state of falling that results in a break.
The falling of people behind the bus frightened the passengers.
Ang pagkahapay ng mga tao sa likod ng bus ay nagbigay takot sa mga pasahero.
Etymology
Formed from the root word 'hapay,' which means to strike or to fall.
Common Phrases and Expressions
had a fall
An accident occurred that involved a fall.
nagkaroon ng pagkahapay
Related Words
fall
This word means to strike or to fall.
hapay
Slang Meanings
Three hits and one hit
After that hit, it feels like I just want to give up the fight.
Pagkahapay, parang gusto ko na lang sumuko sa laban.
Being burst or exploded
When her cellphone fell, it cracked immediately.
Nang nahulog yung cellphone niya, pagkahapay, nag-crack na agad.