Pagsusungkad (en. Drowning)

/pɐg.su.suŋ.kəd/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A condition or state where a person or animal is drowning.
Drowning can happen to those who cannot swim.
Ang pagsusungkad ay maaaring mangyari sa mga hindi marunong lumangoy.
The intake of water that causes asphyxia or death.
Because of drowning, the victim lost consciousness.
Dahil sa pagsusungkad, nawalan ng malay ang biktima.

Etymology

Root word: 'sungkad'

Common Phrases and Expressions

Don't drown
A warning or reminder to avoid drowning.
Huwag malunod

Related Words

drowning
The activity of a person or animal sinking in water that poses a risk.
sungkad

Slang Meanings

expressing difficulty or trouble
Dude, I have so many problems with my debts right now.
Pare, ang dami nakong pagsusungkad sa utang ko ngayon.
regretting or begging for help
He's reaching out to his friends for help with the project.
Nagsusungkad siya sa mga kaibigan niya para sa tulong sa project.
regretting past decisions
Now, he just regrets every decision he made.
Ngayon nagsusungkad na lang siya sa bawat desisyon na ginawa niya.