bagsik
bágsik with stress marks
efficacy, strictness, cruelty
Usage Note
Bagsik captures both positive force (potency, effectiveness) and negative intensity (severity, harshness). 'Ang bagsik ng araw' means the scorching heat of the sun, while 'ang bagsik ng lider' implies a leader's iron discipline. Context determines whether the word is admiring or critical.
Examples
" Ramdam ang bagsik ng araw. "
Natural Translation
The fierceness of the sun is felt.
Literal Translation
Felt the fierceness of sun.
" Puno ng bagsik ang kanyang mata. "
Natural Translation
His/Her eyes are full of cruelty.
Literal Translation
Full of cruelty the his/her eye.
" Kilala ang punong-guro sa bagsik ng kanyang disiplina, kaya tahimik ang buong paaralan tuwing dumarating siya. "
Natural Translation
The principal is known for the severity of her discipline, so the whole school is quiet whenever she arrives.
Literal Translation
Known the principal in severity of her discipline, so quiet the whole school whenever arrives she.
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