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    Sumagisag (en. To symbolize)

    /suˈmaɡisag/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    An action or act of creating a symbol or representation.
    The citizens symbolized their values through flags.
    Ang mga mamamayan ay sumagisag ng kanilang pagpapahalaga sa pamamagitan ng mga bandila.
    The use of a symbol to represent an idea or concept.
    His work symbolizes the spirit of unity.
    Ang kanyang akda ay sumagisag sa diwa ng pagkakaisa.
    Expressing feelings or thoughts in the form of a symbol.
    He symbolized hope using a colored flower.
    Sumagisag siya ng pag-asa gamit ang isang kulay na bulaklak.

    Etymology

    from the root word 'sigil' meaning symbols or representation.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to symbolize love
    to represent love through an object or symbol.
    sumagisag ng pag-ibig

    Related Words

    sigil
    A symbol that forms a spiritual or illustrative representation.
    sigil

    Slang Meanings

    Fight or confrontation
    It's like he’s fighting back in the battle, even though it’s obvious he’s losing.
    Parang sumagisag siya sa laban, kahit na obvious na talo na.
    To act tough or suddenly speak boldly
    He stood up and acted tough, as if everyone was afraid of him.
    Tumayo siya at sumagisag, parang ang lahat ay natatakot sa kanya.
    To stand firm or not to accept defeat
    He doesn't want to back down from the problem, no matter how hard it gets.
    Ayaw niyang sumagisag sa problema, kahit gaano pa kahirap.