nag-aagaw-buhay (nag-áagaw-buhay) Filipino/Tagalog term

nag-áagaw-buhay  
Syllables:  nag-á·a·gaw-bu·hay
[nag-á-a-gaw-bu-hay]  ?
adjective
Literal meaning: snatching life
Filipino meaning:
  1. malala o malubha ang kalagayan
English meaning:
  1. in a critical or serious condition
Example:
  1. Nag-áagaw-buhay ang asong pinagmalupitan ng mga lasenggo.
English translation:
  1. The dog mistreated by the drunkard is in a critical condition.
Synonym(s):
English translation:
  1. failing
  2. dying
  3. expiring
  4. serious
  5. critical
Antonym(s):
English translation:
  1. well
  2. lively
  3. healthy
  4. strong
Related word(s):
English translation:
  1. unwell
  2. indisposed
Dictionary keywords:
agaw; buhay