Sagpak (en. To give in)

sag-pak

Meaning & Definition

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verb
To surrender or give in during a difficult situation.
He gave in to his dreams when he could no longer bear the longing.
Nag-sagpak siya sa kanyang mga pangarap nang hindi na niya nakayanan ang sabik.
To grant permission to a request or demand.
He gave in to his siblings' request for money.
Nag-sagpak siya sa mga kapatid niya na humiling ng pera.
To leave a position of resistance or denial.
He left his principles and succumbed to the group's pressure.
Umalis siya sa kanyang prinsipyo at nag-sagpak sa presyur ng grupo.

Common Phrases and Expressions

gave in to the fight
Indicates that a person has surrendered in a situation or fight.
sagpak na sa laban

Related Words

surrender
The acknowledgment that something is no longer manageable and seeking an easier way out.
suko
surrendering
The act of giving up or relinquishing control.
pagsuko

Slang Meanings

Sacrifice for a thing or person.
For my family, I am ready to sacrifice my dreams.
Para sa pamilya ko, handa akong sagpak sa mga pangarap ko.
To give all time and effort to a person or thing.
He is serious in their relationship, so he devotes himself to working.
Seryoso siya sa relasyon nila, kaya sagpak siya sa paghahanapbuhay.
To do something without hesitation.
Because of his determination, he wholeheartedly pursued being the top student.
Dahil sa kanyang determination, sagpak siya sa pagiging top student.