Pagsakitan (en. To hurt each other)

/pɑg.sɑ.ki.tɑn/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action done by two people that causes pain to each other.
Sometimes, hurting each other becomes a reason for conflict between friends.
Minsan, ang pagsakitan ay nagiging dahilan ng hidwaan sa pagitan ng magkaibigan.
The process of introducing someone's pain to another person.
Hurting each other is not good; it's better to talk about the problems.
Hindi maganda ang pagsakitan; mas mainam ang pag-usapan ang mga problema.
The act of inflicting pain or suffering on others.
Hurting each other is never a solution; instead, we should help each other.
Hindi kailanman solusyon ang pagsakitan, sa halip ay dapat tayong magtulungan.

Etymology

From the root word 'sakit' with the prefix 'pag-' and suffix '-an'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Don't hurt each other.
A reminder that it is not good to hurt.
Huwag magsakitan.

Related Words

pain
A term emphasizing unpleasant feelings.
sakit
agreement
The process of forming an agreement to avoid hurting each other.
pagkakasunduan

Slang Meanings

fighting or brawling
The fighting started at the corner earlier.
Nagsimula na ang pagsakitan sa kanto kanina.
conflict or dispute
There was a conflict that happened at school due to misunderstandings.
Mayroong pagsakitan na naganap sa paaralan dahil sa hindi pagkakaintindihan.
clash or confrontation
Sometimes fights are unavoidable among the youth.
Minsan ang pagsakitan ay hindi maiiwasan sa mga kabataan.