From root: dagat
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
dinagat
di-NA-gat
got seasick
Present (Incomplete)
dinadagat
di-na-DA-gat
getting seasick
Future (Contemplated)
dadagatin
da-da-ga-TIN
will get seasick
Usage Note
Dagatin is used when someone experiences nausea or motion sickness specifically while traveling on a boat or ship at sea. It describes the physical reaction to the movement of waves and is a common term used when planning sea travel or describing one's sensitivity to maritime motion.
Examples
" Baka dagatin ka sa bangka. "
Natural Translation
You might get seasick on the boat.
Literal Translation
Maybe get-seasick you on boat.
" Ayaw kong dagatin sa biyahe. "
Natural Translation
I don't want to get seasick on the trip.
Literal Translation
Dislike I get-seasick at trip.
" Uminom muna ako ng gamot bago sumakay sa barko dahil madalas akong dagatin kapag malalaki ang alon. "
Natural Translation
I took some medicine before boarding the ship because I often get seasick when the waves are big.
Literal Translation
Drank first I of medicine before board on ship because often I get-seasick when big the waves.
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