Pagsagot (en. Response)

pag-sa-got

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The act of speaking in response to a question or statement.
Responding to the exam is important for your grade.
Ang pagsagot sa eksamin ay mahalaga para sa iyong grado.
The process of having an answer to a question.
He is struggling with answering the questions in the test.
Nahihirapan siya sa pagsagot ng mga tanong sa pagsusulit.
The result of having an answer.
His response is complete and detailed.
Ang kanyang pagsagot ay kumpleto at detalyado.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'sagot' with the prefix 'pag-' which refers to the act of answering.

Common Phrases and Expressions

answering a question
The process of providing an answer to a question.
pagsagot sa tanong
quick reply
Providing an answer quickly.
mabilis na pagsagot

Related Words

complete
The state of being whole or without missing parts.
kumpleto
response
The answer or reaction to a question or situation.
tugon

Slang Meanings

Answer without any thought, just a joke
He gave an answer that was pointless in class.
Nagbigay siya ng pagsagot na walang saysay sa klase.
Answering immediately without thinking
Whenever there's a question, he has an answer right away.
Basta't may tanong, may pagsagot siya agad.
Sarcastic response
His answer to me yesterday was so sarcastic.
Ang pagsagot niya sa akin kahapon, sobrang sarcastic.