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    Sagakan (en. To incline)

    /saˈga.kan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    An action demonstrating the inclination or transfer towards something.
    You need to incline your hand towards the kids while they are playing.
    Kailangan mong sagakan ang kamay mo sa mga bata habang naglalaro sila.
    To pretend or behave as if in a lower position.
    In his advancement, he did not incline his dignity.
    Sa kanyang pagsulong, hindi niya sagakan ang kanyang dignidad.
    To perform an action that brings something in a direction.
    The wind inclined the leaves around.
    Ang hangin ay nag-sagakan ng mga dahon sa paligid.

    Etymology

    From the word 'saga' meaning 'to transfer' or 'to slow down' and the suffix '-an' indicating the presence of an action.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    incline your behavior
    Show kindness or good manners.
    sagakan mo ang pag-uugali mo

    Related Words

    sagabat
    An action related to pulling or inclining something.
    sagabat

    Slang Meanings

    Just go for it! No problems at all.
    Just go for it, don’t hesitate!
    Sagakan na, huwag ka nang mag-alinlangan!
    Get moving, start already!
    Just start with your plans!
    Sagakan mo na 'yang mga plano mo!
    Hurry, no turning back.
    Just go for it! I’m with you in this fight.
    Sagakan! Kasama kita sa laban na 'to.