Papagsawain (en. To satiate)
/pa-pag-sawa-in/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
To provide satisfaction or abundance.
He wanted to satiate his guests with delicious food.
Nais niyang papagsawain ang kanyang mga bisita sa masasarap na pagkain.
To alleviate hunger or desire.
The many fruits on the table will satiate the children.
Ang maraming prutas sa mesa ay papagsawain sa mga bata.
To perform activities that will bring satisfaction.
Their plan is to satiate everyone with the joy of the festival.
Ang kanilang plano ay papagsawain ang lahat ng tao sa kasiyahan ng pista.
Etymology
from the root word 'sawa'
Common Phrases and Expressions
to satiate hunger
To alleviate hunger through food.
papagsawain ang gutom
Related Words
sawa
Means to be satisfied or to feel pleasure from something.
sawa
Slang Meanings
like a sweetheart
Come on, take care of me like a sweetheart, crush. I’m already waiting for you!
Sige na, papagsawain mo na ako, crush. Naghihintay na ako sa'yo!
to give attention
I just want you to take care of me sometimes, so I can feel important.
Gusto ko lang naman na papagsawain mo ako minsan, para maramdaman kong importante ako.
to tease
Come on, take care of me, because you’re teasing me!
Papagsawain mo na ako, kasi iniinis mo ako eh!