Pagtasak (en. Piercing)

pag-tasak

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The act of piercing or digging.
The piercing action of drawing on paper brought life to her artwork.
Ang pagtasak ng pangguguhit sa papel ay nagbigay buhay sa kanyang likhang sining.
A sharp entry into something.
The piercing of the needle caused pain in her finger.
Ang pagtasak ng karayom ay nagdulot ng kirot sa kanyang daliri.
The entry of an object into a space.
The piercing of birds into their nest shows their return home.
Ang pagtasak ng mga ibon sa kanilang pugad ay nagpapakita ng kanilang pag-uwi.

Etymology

from the root word 'saksak'

Common Phrases and Expressions

piercing of a needle
The entry of a needle into any object or body.
pagtasak ng karayom

Related Words

stab
An act of entering something using a sharp object.
saksak
transfer
The process of moving from one place to another.
salin

Slang Meanings

like being overly eager or energetic in showing off
It's fine to make a project, but don't be too show-offy when you present it to others.
Ayos lang ang gumawa ng project, pero wag mong pagtasa-kin pag pinapakita mo sa iba.
to negotiate or go along with someone
You shouldn't just show off to your friends; you should also join in their trips.
Dapat hindi ka lang pagtasa sa mga kaibigan mo, pero makipag-isa din sa kanilang mga trips.