gasgas
gásgàs with stress marks
scratch
Usage Note
Gasgas describes a surface abrasion or scuff mark, typically on skin, furniture, or a vehicle. As a reduplicated form, it implies a surface that has been scraped repeatedly or significantly. In casual speech, something described as 'gasgas na' (already scratched up) means it has seen heavy use.
Examples
" May gasgas ang braso ko. "
Natural Translation
There's a scratch on my arm.
Literal Translation
Has scratch the arm my.
" Maraming gasgas ang kotse pagkatapos ng aksidente. "
Natural Translation
The car had many scratches after the accident.
Literal Translation
Many scratches the car after of-the accident.
" Bago mo ibenta ang lumang telepono, tingnan mo kung may gasgas ang screen para hindi ka madaya. "
Natural Translation
Before you sell the old phone, check whether the screen has scratches so you won't get cheated.
Literal Translation
Before you sell the old phone, check you if has scratch the screen so-that not you get-cheated.
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