Saksak (en. Stab)
/saksak/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
An action of stabbing or inserting a sharp object into something.
He managed to endure the pain from the stab in his hand.
Nagawa niyang malagpasan ang sakit ng kanyang saksak sa kamay.
The result of having a wound from a sharp object.
The stab in his abdomen required immediate medical attention.
Ang saksak sa kanyang tiyan ay nangangailangan ng agarang medikal na atensyon.
verb
To perform the action of stabbing with a sharp object.
Out of anger, he stabbed the wood with a knife.
Dahil sa galit, sinaksak niya ang kahoy gamit ang kutsilyo.
To insert a sharp object into another object.
He stabbed the bullet into the gun before firing.
Sinaksak niya ang bullet sa baril bago palabasin.
Etymology
From the root word 'saksak' meaning 'stab' or 'pierce'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
stab-carefree
A saying that states a person eagerly challenges risks.
saksak-bahala
Related Words
stabbing place
The place where the action of stabbing often occurs.
saksakan
stab-pain
A condition where there is accompanying pain from a stab injury.
saksak-sakit
Slang Meanings
To stab or insert something continuously into another, often implying deceit or attack.
What he did to me was a stab in the back; I thought he was my friend.
Saksak sa likod ang ginawa niya sa akin, akala ko kaibigan ko siya.
Refers to oral sex, often used in a more slang or vulgar context.
Dude, that blow job was amazing!
Pare, ang saksak, ang galing!
A way to express anger or annoyance, like stabbing something.
Stab that when you're feeling annoyed.
Saksakin mo 'yan kapag naiirita ka.