Pagsagi (en. To brush against)

/ˈpag.sa.gi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

The action of brushing against or touching something.

While walking, he accidentally brushed his hand against the wall.

Habang naglalakad siya, hindi niya sinasadyang nagsagi ang kanyang kamay sa pader.

The act of having contact or interaction with something in a light manner.

Sometimes, insects brush against human skin.

Minsan, ang mga insekto ay nagsasagi sa balat ng tao.

A quick movement that connects one object to another.

The brushing of the wind against the leaves creates sound.

Ang pagsagi ng hangin sa mga dahon ay nagiging sanhi ng tunog.

Root word: sag

head bump

Bumping or brushing of the head against something.

pagsagi ng ulo

sag

The root word meaning 'to sink' or 'to decay,' including the idea of touching.

sag

A sudden bump or hit on something.

I bumped the car while I was in a hurry.

Napagsagi ko yung kotse habang nagmamadali ako.

A chance encounter or a casual brush with someone or something.

I saw him and we brushed shoulders.

Nakita ko siya at napagsagi ang balikat namin.

Deliberately passing by someone.

When I walk, I often bump into people.

Pag naglalakad ako, lagi akong napagsasagi ng mga tao.

Sometimes an unintentional bump.

Sometimes, I accidentally bump into cats on the street.

Minsan, napagsasagi ako ng mga pusa sa daan.