Pagkatigtig (en. Survival)

/pagka'tig.tig/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The state of being survived or having escaped danger.
His survival in the accident is a miracle.
Ang kanyang pagkatigtig sa aksidente ay isang himala.
The ability to survive despite challenges.
The survival of animals in the desert is a great example of adaptation.
Ang pagkatigtig ng mga hayop sa disyerto ay isang magandang halimbawa ng adaptasyon.

Etymology

Composed of the root word 'tigtig' meaning 'survived' or 'to be suffered.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

survival of a race
The process of sustaining a race or species despite challenges.
pagkatigtig ng lahi

Related Words

tiging
A term describing the nature of being in a state of survival.
tiging

Slang Meanings

Feeling super excited or overjoyed.
Wow, when it reaches 1,000 likes, I'll be so ecstatic!
Hala, kapag umabot na sa 1,000 likes yun, pagkatigtig na ako!
Feeling of intense giddiness.
When I saw him, I was really overwhelmed with excitement!
Nung nakita ko siya, grabe ang pagkatigtig ko!
Uncontrollable joy or happiness.
There are so many parties at school, so it's all just excitement happening!
Ang dami ng party sa school, kaya puro pagkatigtig ang nangyayari!