Sagot (en. Answer)

sah-got

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A piece of information or explanation provided in response to a question.
He waited for an answer from his teacher.
Naghintay siya ng sagot mula sa kanyang guro.
The truth or information pertaining to a particular matter.
We need to get the right answer on the exam.
Kailangan naming makuha ang tamang sagot sa pagsusulit.
A response to a letter or message.
He received an answer from his friend that was hard to write.
Nakatanggap siya ng sagot mula sa kanyang kaibigan na naging mahirap gawin.

Etymology

from the root word 'sagot' meaning to respond or provide an answer.

Common Phrases and Expressions

To get an answer
To find out the answer to a question or problem.
Makakuha ng sagot
Answer to the problem
Solution or answer to a challenge being faced.
Sagot sa problema

Related Words

exchange of answers
A process where people exchange answers or information.
sagutan
to answer
The act of providing an answer to a question.
sumagot

Slang Meanings

a non-serious response
He said, 'Wow, is that possible?' But I replied, 'Just chill.'
Sabi niya, 'Aba, pwedeng ganon?' Pero sagot ko, 'Basta, chill lang.'
a reply that's a bit of a joke
When I was asked what I wanted to eat, I answered, 'Noodles, but I might just fly away!'
Nang tinanong ako kung anong gusto kong kainin, ang sagot ko ay 'Noodles, pero baka lumipad pa ako!'
quick response in a chat
Your reply to my message here was like a blink, so fast!
Ang sagot mo sa message ko dito, parang blink lang, mabilis!