sagasa
sagasâ with stress marks
to run over; reckless rush
Usage Note
Sagasa is most commonly used for a vehicle running over a person or animal, and it is the standard word in traffic accident reports. Figuratively, it can describe someone charging through obstacles or acting with reckless haste.
Examples
" Muntik nang masagasaan ang aso. "
Natural Translation
The dog was almost run over.
Literal Translation
Almost was run-over the dog.
" Mabilis ang sagasa ng sasakyan. "
Natural Translation
The reckless rush of the vehicle is fast.
Literal Translation
Fast the reckless-rush of vehicle.
" Nasagasaan ang bata ng motor nang tumawid siya nang hindi muna tumitingin sa magkabilang gilid. "
Natural Translation
The child was run over by a motorcycle when he crossed without first looking both ways.
Literal Translation
Was-run-over the child of motorcycle when crossed he without first looking at both sides.
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