lagot
lagót with stress marks
cut off; snapped; broke
Also means
In colloquial Filipino, lagot also means being in serious trouble, as in 'lagot ka!' meaning 'you're in trouble!'
Usage Note
Lagot in its primary sense describes a rope, thread, or wire that has been cut or snapped under tension. Its colloquial secondary meaning — being in deep trouble — is extremely common in everyday speech, especially among younger Filipinos, and is used humorously or as a genuine warning.
Examples
" Lagot na ang sinulid. "
Natural Translation
The thread snapped.
Literal Translation
Snapped already the thread.
" Lagot ang tali. "
Natural Translation
The rope snapped.
Literal Translation
Snapped the rope.
" Lagot ka sa nanay mo kapag nalaman niyang umuwi kang gabi na nang walang paalam. "
Natural Translation
You're in big trouble with your mom when she finds out you came home late without telling anyone.
Literal Translation
In-trouble you to mother your when learns she-that came-home you-that night already with no notice.
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