Sagubang (en. Course)

/sa.gu.baŋ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of path or road taken.
This course is often used by people in the morning.
Ang sagubang na ito ay madalas na ginagamit ng mga tao tuwing umaga.
Refers to the direction or flow of something.
The course of the river changes with each rainy season.
Ang sagubang ng ilog ay nagbabago sa bawat tag-ulan.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'sagu' meaning 'to pass' or 'to flow'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

course of life
Refers to the challenges and ability to face them.
sagubang ng buhay

Related Words

skirmish
A fight or conflict that occurs in a specific area.
sagupaan

Slang Meanings

To clash or collide in ideas.
Our opinions clashed in the meeting and the discussion got heated.
Nag-sagubang ang aming opinyon sa meeting at naging mainit ang usapan.
A face-off or encounter in a situation.
He said, as long as there’s a clash, let's just laugh it off.
Sabi niya, basta may sagubang, tawanan na lang.
To clash or fight.
Dude, he is clashing on the street and doesn't care about anyone passing by.
Grabe, sagubang siya sa kalsada at wala nang pakialam sa mga dumadaan.
A tussle or scuffle between two people.
I saw them, scuffling in the park while people were watching.
Nakita ko sila, nag-sagubang sa park habang may nanonood na mga tao.