Paigkasin (en. To haste)

pai-gka-sin

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of doing something quickly or with some urgency.
Household chores must be hastened before the guests arrive.
Dapat paigkasin ang mga gawaing bahay bago dumating ang bisita.
Doing something easily and without delay.
He quickly finished his meal to leave on time.
Mabilis siyang paigkasin ang kanyang pagkain para makaalis sa oras.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Hasten it!
Hurry up!
Paigkasin mo na!

Related Words

to speed up
Expresses the act of accelerating the process of a task.
pabilisin

Slang Meanings

Lying or making excuses in a situation
Seriously, he's making excuses for my orders again!
Seryoso, paagkasin na naman siya sa utos ko!
Slowing down or avoiding work
Oh my God, he's been stalling on his report for so long.
Diyos ko, ang tagal na niyang paigkasin sa report niya.