nag

Meanings

• noun

  Nag is a Tagalog word used to describe a person who repeatedly complains or harasses someone about a matter.

  - "Si Juan ay nag-e-nag sa akin tungkol sa pagbayad ng utang."
  - "Maraming mga tao na nag-iisip na mag-nag sa amin tungkol sa mga kaso na hindi naman sigurado kung totoo."
  - "Bawal mag-nag sa kasama mo sa pang-aasahang panahon."
  - "Si Juan ay nag-nag sa akin ng matagal na panahon tungkol sa kaso na ito."

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Synonyms

dobbin , hack , jade , plug , haunt , ride , worry

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with nag
bag , drag , lag , mag , rag

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Variants

List of all variants of nag that leads to same result
nag , nagged , nagger , naggers , nagging , nags , naga

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Etymology

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The Tagalog word 'nag' comes from the root word 'nag-' which means 'to do' or 'to make' in Tagalog. The prefix 'na-' is added to the root word to form the verb 'nag' which means 'to keep on doing' or 'to continue doing' something.

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Trivia

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1. The Tagalog word 'nag' is often used in Filipino literature, music, and art to depict the negative aspects of human behavior, such as jealousy, greed, and selfishness.

2. The Tagalog word 'nag' is also used in the Filipino martial art 'Eskrima' to describe the continuous flow of movements in the martial art form.

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Related Concepts

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1. pester: To repeatedly bother or harass someone with persistent requests or demands is called 'pester' in English. In Tagalog, this can be translated as 'nag-iisipan' or 'nag-uusap'.

2. harassment: Harassment refers to the act of systematically and persistently intimidating, threatening, or abusing someone, often with the intent to humiliate, distress, or undermine their dignity. In Tagalog, this can be translated as 'pinsasayawan' or 'pinsasalin'.

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Culture

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In Filipino culture, the word 'nag' is often used to describe a person who constantly complains or harasses someone about a matter, usually in a negative context. It is considered rude and disrespectful to nag someone persistently, especially in social situations.

How to Memorize "nag"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize the Tagalog word 'nag', visualize a person repeatedly doing or making something, such as cooking, cleaning, or working.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the Tagalog word 'nag' with the English word 'nag' which means 'to keep on doing' or 'to continue doing' something.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Nagasaki' to remember the Tagalog word 'nag'. Nagasaki is a city in Japan, and the first letter of each word is the same as the first letter of 'nag'.

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