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    Pagusig (en. Pursuit)

    /pa.gu.síg/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    The act of searching for or trying to catch a person or object.
    The police began the pursuit of the suspects.
    Nagsimula ang pagusig ng mga pulis sa mga suspek.
    A process of trying to reach or achieve a goal.
    The pursuit of a career requires hard work.
    Ang pagusig sa karera ay nangangailangan ng masipag na pagsisikap.
    The act of chasing or acting to obtain something.
    The pursuit of his dreams inspired him.
    Ang pagusig sa kanyang pangarap ay nagbigay sa kanya ng inspirasyon.

    Etymology

    root word: usig

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    pursuit of truth
    Effort to uncover the true information.
    pagusig sa katotohanan
    pursuit of dreams
    Striving to achieve life goals.
    pagusig sa mga pangarap

    Related Words

    chase
    The root word of 'pagusig' referring to the act of trying to reach a person or object.
    usig

    Slang Meanings

    a term for a person with a fierce attitude
    Wow, Jericho is like a pagusig, so quick and causing chaos on the basketball court!
    Grabe, parang pagusig si Jericho, ang bilis ng galaw at ang daming sinasaktan sa basketball!
    a sudden surge of resentment or anger
    She got pagusig earlier that's why she got mad at her friend.
    Nagpagusig siya kanina kaya nagalit siya sa kaibigan niya.