Sagwan (en. Oar)

saɡˈwan

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A tool used to propel a boat in water.
He used the oar to speed up the journey across the lake.
Ginamit niya ang sagwan upang mapabilis ang paglalakbay sa lawa.
Usually made of wood, but can also be made from other materials.
The oars are usually made of lightweight wood.
Ang mga sagwan ay kadalasang gawa sa magaan na kahoy.
A part of the boat that helps in maneuvering in the water.
You need a good oar for easier navigation.
Kailangan mo ng maayos na sagwan para sa mas madaling pagmaniobra.

Common Phrases and Expressions

oars of life
Refers to the struggles or efforts in life.
sagwan ng buhay

Related Words

boat
A type of watercraft.
bangka
water
A liquid composed of water molecules.
tubig

Slang Meanings

paddle
Let's all paddle together to reach our destination.
Sama-sama tayong sagwan para makarating sa destination natin.
to paddle
Come on, let's paddle in the river, just to chill.
Halika na, mag-sagwan tayo sa ilog, para chill lang.
paddling
We had so much fun paddling in the sea earlier.
Sobrang saya ng pagsagwan namin sa dagat kanina.
paddle vibes
As long as there are paddle vibes, we're just going to enjoy!
Basta may sagwan vibes, enjoy lang tayo!