Sagwaan (en. To tip over)
/saɡ.waan/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
An action or process of sinking or falling of something.
The capsizing of the boat was caused by strong waves.
Ang sagwaan ng bangka ay sanhi ng malalakas na alon.
verb
The action of tilting or folding something until it falls.
He quickly acted to tip over the shore.
Mabilis siyang umaksyon upang sagwaan ang tabing-dagat.
Etymology
Derived from the word 'sagwa' which means to sink or fall.
Common Phrases and Expressions
tipping over of the vehicle
The occurrence of trouble that causes the vehicle to tip over.
sagwaan ng sasakyan
Related Words
fall
A term referring to the falling or tumbling of something.
buwal
Slang Meanings
Togetherness or unity
The camaraderie of friends is really strong no matter what happens.
Ang sagwaan ng mga kaibigan ay talagang matibay kahit anong mangyari.
Helping each other or uniting for a purpose
In the unity of the barangay, projects are easier to accomplish.
Sa sagwaan ng barangay, mas madali ang mga proyekto.
A companion or partner in doing something
We're together in Mark's teamwork for this project.
Sama kami sa sagwaan ni Mark sa project na ito.