Pagsugod

start / startupnoun

Alternative meanings

The beginning, start, or startup of something, such as a process, activity, engine, or system.

Pronunciation

pag-SOO-god

Root and affixes

From sugod, meaning to start or begin; pag- forms the action noun.

Variants or conjugations

sugod = to start; mosugod = to start; pagsugod = beginning or startup; pagsugod sa makina = engine start.

Related words and expressions

sinugdanan = beginning; makina = engine or machine; proseso = process; lihok = movement.

Meaning and usage notes

Works for arranque as a start or startup. For pulling a plant out by the roots or yanking something, use a different verb depending on the object.