Fail in Tagalog

Fail in Tagalog is commonly translated as “Bumagsak” (to fail an exam/test), “Nabigo” (to be unsuccessful), “Hindi pumasa” (did not pass), or “Sumablay” (to go wrong). The noun form “failure” translates to “Kabiguan” or “Pagkabigo” depending on the context.

Learning the different ways to express “fail” in Tagalog helps you accurately communicate about unsuccessful attempts, academic results, and setbacks in both personal and professional contexts.

[Words] = Fail

[Definition]:

• Fail /feɪl/
• Verb 1: To be unsuccessful in achieving a goal or passing a test.
• Verb 2: To neglect or forget to do something required or expected.
• Verb 3: To stop working properly (for machines or systems).
• Noun: An instance or act of not succeeding; a failure.

[Synonyms] = Bumagsak, Nabigo, Hindi pumasa, Sumablay, Bigo, Kabiguan (noun), Pagkabigo (noun), Sira (for machines)

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: Many students fail their exams because they don’t study enough.
– Ex1_PH: Maraming mag-aaral ang bumabagsak sa kanilang mga pagsusulit dahil hindi sila sapat na nag-aaral.

• Ex2_EN: The business venture failed due to poor financial management.
– Ex2_PH: Ang negosyong ito ay nabigo dahil sa mahinang pamamahala ng pananalapi.

• Ex3_EN: Don’t fail to submit your report before the deadline tomorrow.
– Ex3_PH: Huwag mong palampasin na isumite ang iyong ulat bago ang takdang oras bukas.

• Ex4_EN: The computer system failed during the important presentation.
– Ex4_PH: Ang sistema ng kompyuter ay sumira habang nangyayari ang mahalagang presentasyon.

• Ex5_EN: Despite several attempts, he failed to convince the committee to approve his proposal.
– Ex5_PH: Sa kabila ng ilang pagtatangka, siya ay nabigo na hikayatin ang komite na aprubahan ang kanyang panukala.