Sangagin (en. To etch)

/saŋaˈɡin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action of making or etching on a surface.
You should etch this image onto the wood.
Sangagin mo ang larawang ito sa kahoy.
Applying lines or designs using sharp objects.
He will etch the designs onto fine paper.
Sangagin niya ang mga disenyo sa matinong papel.
The process of making imprints or marks on something.
Etch the glass to make it more artistic.
Sangagin ang salamin upang maging mas artistic.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'sangag,' meaning 'to etch' or 'to make something clearer.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

etch the wood
To create an engraving on wood.
sangagin ang kahoy
etch the stone
To create a design on stone.
sangagin ang bato

Related Words

etch
Root word referring to the process of engraving.
sangag
carving
The art of engraving or creating carved images.
ukit

Slang Meanings

to say goodbye abruptly
Just tell him casually that you won't be going later.
Sangagin mo na lang sa kanya na hindi ka na pupunta mamaya.
to say something negative
Why would you say that to him? What did he ever do to you?
Bakit mo ito sangagin sa kanya? Ano ba ang ginawa niya sayo?