EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
The act of paddling; rowing...
prostitute; promiscuous person (derogatory)...
focus...
Pang-uri
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/pag-sag-WAN/
FIL: Ang akto ng paggamit ng sagwan upang mapausad ang isang bangka o sasakyang-tubig.
EN: The act of paddling; rowing
It's literally paddling a boat. But metaphorically, it's the grind. It's you, trying to move your life forward, 'paddling' through deadlines, traffic, and adulting responsibilities. When someone says 'sagwan lang nang sagwan,' it means 'just keep going,' even if your arms (or your spirit) are getting tired. The original 'push lang' mantra.
ROOT MEANING: paddle; oar
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🇵🇭 Nakakapagod ang pagsagwan nang malayo, lalo na kung mag-isa ka lang.
🇺🇸 It's tiring to paddle far, especially if you are alone.
🇵🇭 Nanalo sila sa karera dahil sa kanilang sabay-sabay na pagsagwan.
🇺🇸 They won the race because of their synchronized rowing.
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.