Pagkakasakal (en. Entanglement)

/paɡkaˈkasakal/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A state or condition of entangling or binding multiple things.
The entanglement of the ropes caused chaos in the construction.
Ang pagkakasakal ng mga lubid ay nagdulot ng kaguluhan sa paglikha.
Systematic depletion or destruction of something due to tight entanglement.
The entanglement of the roots of the tree caused its drying.
Ang pagkakasakal ng mga ugat sa puno ay nagdulot ng pagkatuyo nito.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'sakal' meaning a state of being bound or tied.

Common Phrases and Expressions

entanglements in life
The problems that cause damage or hardship.
mga pagkakasakal sa buhay

Related Words

entangle
The act of binding or tying things that causes a condition.
sakal

Slang Meanings

squeeze or crush someone (emotionally or physically)
Don't squeeze or crush, you might hurt them.
Huwag kang mag-pagkakasakal, baka masaktan mo siya.
putting pressure on someone to agree or comply
It feels like you're putting pressure on me with your ideas.
Parang ginagawa mo akong pagkakasakal sa mga ideya mo.
feeling overwhelmed or suffocated by a situation
I feel overwhelmed by the number of projects.
Pagkakasakal na ako sa dami ng mga proyekto.