Sagasa (en. Collision)

/səˈgasa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The action resulting from the impact of two objects.
There was a collision on the road due to heavy rain.
Nagkaroon ng sagasa sa kalsada dahil sa malakas na ulan.
Participation or involvement in a situation that may cause harm.
The collision of athletes in the competition is expected to be vigorous.
Ang sagasa ng mga atleta sa kumpetisyon ay inaasahang magiging masigla.
Conflict causing harm or disruption.
The collision of two or more vehicles caused traffic jams.
Ang sagasa ng dalawa o higit pang sasakyan ay nagdulot ng trapiko.

Common Phrases and Expressions

vehicle collision
a clash of vehicles that brings about damage or wreckage
sagasa ng sasakyan
collision of ideas
a clash of ideas that may lead to misunderstandings
sagasa ng ideya

Related Words

sagas
The root word referring to the issues caused by a collision.
sagas
salpok
Another term referring to a swift impact or bump.
salpok

Slang Meanings

fast pace or movement
The speed of the vehicle was really shocking.
Ang sagasa ng sasakyan ay talagang nakabigla.
very busy or crowded
The mall is packed with people, so we have to move quickly.
Ang mall ay punong-puno ng tao, kaya sagasa na ang galaw natin.
straight path or walk
Let's go straight, just hurry up to get home early.
Dumiretso na tayo, sagasa lang para makauwi nang maaga.