Pagsagpang (en. Incursion)

pag-sag-pang

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The act of invading or attacking a place or person.
The enemy's incursion into our territory caused fear among the residents.
Ang pagsagpang ng kalaban sa ating teritoryo ay nagdulot ng takot sa mga residente.
A military strategy aimed at gaining control over a specific region.
Their army's incursion was part of their broader war plan.
Ang pagsagpang ng kanilang hukbo ay bahagi ng kanilang mas malawak na plano sa digmaan.
The entry into a territory that is unwelcome or illegal.
The incursion of illegal miners into the forest poses a threat to nature.
Ang pagsagpang ng mga illegal na minero sa kagubatan ay nagdudulot ng panganib sa kalikasan.

Etymology

This originates from the root word 'sagpang,' meaning 'to attack' or 'to assault.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

enemy incursion
The attack or assault of the enemy on a place.
pagsagpang ng kaaway
incursion into territory
The entry of people or forces into a place that does not belong to them.
pagsagpang sa teritoryo

Related Words

sagpang
Root word of pagsagpang meaning 'to invade' or 'to attack.'
sagpang
sagupaan
A battle or conflict occurring between opposing forces.
sagupaan

Slang Meanings

Rowing / Flow
The waves were rowing the boat, so we had a hard time.
Pagsagpang ng alon sa bangka, kaya nahirapan kami.
Pulling in the water
Wow, the water's pulling in at the shore, it's so cool!
Grabe, ang pagsagpang ng tubig sa dalampasigan, napaka-angas!