Sigaan (en. To hurry up)
/siˈga.an/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A form of action describing fast movement or action.
The hurried actions of the children at school are amusing.
Ang sigaan ng mga bata sa paaralan ay nakakatawa.
verb
The act of being quick in a task.
Hurry up your pace so you can catch the bus.
Sigaan mo ang iyong takbo upang makasabay ka sa bus.
An action required to speed up a process.
We need to hasten the delivery of the goods.
Kailangan nating sigaan ang paghahatid ng mga kalakal.
Etymology
Derived from the word 'siga', which means fast action.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Hurry up!
Do something quickly or finish something immediately.
Sigaan mo na!
Related Words
vigor
A state of being lively or full of energy.
sigla
fast
Refers to an action with high speed.
mabilis
Slang Meanings
Voluntary strength or courage.
He is trying to enter the competition even without any guts.
Sinusubukan niya na makapasok sa kumpetisyon kahit walang sigaan.
Effort or dedication to something.
Because of his determination, he got a high score on the exam.
Dahil sa kanyang sigaan, nakakuha siya ng mataas na marka sa exam.