Pagsagwan (en. Rowing)

/pægˈsæɡ.wæn/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

The act of using an oar to propel a boat on water.

Rowing is an important skill for sailors.

Ang pagsagwan ay isang mahalagang kasanayan para sa mga naglalayag.

A form of transportation on water using oars.

Many people use rowing to cross the river.

Maraming tao ang gumagamit ng pagsagwan upang makatawid sa ilog.

The process of propelling a boat forward by moving the oars.

He teaches rowing to children in his community.

Nagtuturo siya ng pagsagwan sa mga bata sa kanyang komunidad.

The word 'pagsagwan' is derived from the root 'sagwan' which refers to a tool used in navigation.

rowing on the river

The act of navigating using oars on a river.

pagsagwan sa ilog

joyful rowing

A joyful experience of rowing.

masayang pagsagwan

oar

A tool used in rowing.

sagwan

boat

A type of watercraft often used for rowing.

bangka

Propelling a boat or canoe, often used in competitions like dragon boat racing.

I had so much fun when we paddled in the competition, so many people were watching!

Sobrang saya nung nagsagwan kami sa competition, ang daming nanood!

The process of trying or testing something, like paddling through obstacles.

My coach said we just need to paddle through life's challenges.

Sabi ng coach ko, kailangan lang daw nating magsagwan sa mga pagsubok sa buhay.

Endless entry and exit in a situation; like paddling in a sea without peace.

It's just like paddling, no matter what you do, there will be returns and departures.

Parang pagsagwan lang, kahit anong gawin mo, may balik at may labas.