Pagpanaog (en. Descent)

/paɡ.paˈna.oɡ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The action of going down from a high place to a lower place.
The descent from the mountain is difficult if the ground is slippery.
Ang pagpanaog mula sa bundok ay mahirap kung madulas ang lupa.
A process of transitioning from one state or condition to another.
The decline in his life status brought him more challenges.
Ang pagpanaog ng kanyang estado sa buhay ay nagdala sa kanya ng mas maraming pagsubok.
The downshift of a person from a higher status or position.
Jose's descent in his job was caused by the economic crisis.
Ang pagpanaog ni Jose sa kanyang trabaho ay sanhi ng krisis sa ekonomiya.

Common Phrases and Expressions

airplane descent
The process of an airplane landing on the ground from the air.
pagpanaog ng eroplano

Related Words

down
An action of moving from high to low.
baba
movement
The act of moving or motion of something or someone.
galaw

Slang Meanings

expressing one's feelings or opinions
You really need to express your true feelings.
Kailangan mo na talagang magpagpanaog sa totoo mong nararamdaman.
a decline in status or rank
It seems like there's been a decline in your life; you're not as successful as before.
Parang may pagpanaog ka sa buhay, 'di ka na kasing successful tulad ng dati.
having a sudden realization or disturbance
My descent into that situation was so awkward; I don’t want to repeat it.
Napaka-awkward ng pagpanaog ko sa sitwasyong iyon, ayoko na ulitin.