Sagi (en. Sag)

sá-gi

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A form of falling or drooping that causes a change in balance.
The sag of his body caused back pain.
Ang sagi ng kanyang katawan ay nagdulot ng mga sakit sa likod.
Change in the shape of an object due to excess weight or pressure.
The sag of the wall poses a danger to the residents.
Ang sagi ng dingding ay nagbabadya ng panganib sa mga residente.

Etymology

From the native Tagalog language.

Common Phrases and Expressions

sagging of the body
Drooping or bending of the body due to excess weight.
sagi ng katawan

Related Words

droop
An action that causes bending or sagging.
lumo

Slang Meanings

Easily swayed or counted among the servants of God, often becoming a 'preacher' of faith.
He's like a sagi, everything he believes is told to others.
Parang sagi siya, lahat ng pinapaniwalaan ay sinasabi sa iba.
Tired of calls or texts, often ignored.
Why aren’t you replying? You must be a sagi now!
Bakit 'di ka nagre-reply? Sagi ka na yata!
Struggling in life, seems directionless or has nothing more to say.
Before he was happy, but now he feels like a sagi.
Dati masaya siya, pero ngayon parang sagi na lang siya.