Sagasain (en. To be betrothed or promised in marriage)

/saɡaˈsain/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A condition of being assigned or agreed upon to a person for marriage.
They have been in a state of betrothal since last year.
Sila ay nasa estado ng sagasain simula noong nakaraang taon.
A formal agreement between two people regarding their marriage.
Their betrothal was announced in front of the family.
Ang kanilang sagasain ay ipinahayag sa harap ng pamilya.

Etymology

Filipino word

Common Phrases and Expressions

betroth one another
the promise to each other about marriage
sagasain ang isa't isa

Related Words

marriage
A ceremony that establishes a legal union between two people.
kasal
vow
A solemn promise or obligation, often related to marriage.
panunumpa

Slang Meanings

be genuine
Enough with the drama, just sagasain how you feel.
Tama na ang drama, sagasain mo na ang nararamdaman mo.
don't pretend
You know, just sagasain so it won't be hard for you.
Alam mo na, sagasain mo para hindi ka mahirapan.
be true to yourself
You need to sagasain to succeed in life.
Kailangan mong sagasain para magtagumpay sa buhay.