magsagsag
magsagság with stress marks
to be at the height of activity
From root: sagsag
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagsagsag
nag-sag-SAG
peaked
Present (Incomplete)
nagsasagsag
nag-sa-sag-SAG
is peaking
Future (Contemplated)
magsasagsag
mag-sa-sag-SAG
will peak
Usage Note
Magsagsag is the actor-focus form of sagsag, covering two distinct senses: a frenzied burst of peak activity and the action of cutting something into thin strips. Context disambiguates between the two, and both senses share a quality of intense, concentrated action.
Examples
" Nagsasagsag na ang ani. "
Natural Translation
The harvest is now at its peak.
Literal Translation
Is-peaking already the harvest.
" Nakatakda magsagsag ang pag-aani ng palay ngayong buwan. "
Natural Translation
Rice harvesting is set to be at the height of activity this month.
Literal Translation
Set to be at height of activity the harvesting of rice this month.
" Tuwing kapaskuhan, nagsasagsag ang mga palengke dahil maraming taong namimili ng regalo. "
Natural Translation
During the Christmas season, the markets are at the height of activity because many people are shopping for gifts.
Literal Translation
Every Christmas-season, is-peaking the markets because many people buying of gift.
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