sagsag
sagság with stress marks
sudden rush; height of activity; to cut into strips
Usage Note
Sagsag covers two related but distinct senses: a frenzied burst of activity or the peak moment of busyness, and the physical action of slicing something into thin strips or shreds. Context determines which meaning applies.
Examples
" Sagsag ang trabaho ngayon. "
Natural Translation
The work is at its peak today.
Literal Translation
Peak the work today.
" Siya ay sagsag sa dami ng gawain. "
Natural Translation
He/She is in a sudden rush due to the amount of tasks.
Literal Translation
He/She is sudden-rush in amount of task.
" Tuwing kapaskuhan, nasa sagsag ng kanilang negosyo ang mga tindera kaya halos walang oras silang magpahinga. "
Natural Translation
During the Christmas season, the vendors are at the height of their business, so they barely have time to rest.
Literal Translation
Every Christmas-season, in peak of their business the vendors so almost no time they rest.
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