Aksidente (en. Accident)

ak-si-den-te

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An unexpected event, often causing damage or danger.
There was an accident on the road this morning.
Nagkaroon ng aksidente sa kalsada noong umaga.
An unintentional incident with adverse effects.
Several people were injured in this accident.
Ilang tao ang nasaktan sa aksidenteng ito.
An occurrence that leads to an unexpected event.
Sometimes, an accident causes changes in life.
Minsan, ang aksidente ay nagiging sanhi ng mga pagbabago sa buhay.

Etymology

Spanish word 'accidente'

Common Phrases and Expressions

road accident
an event that happened on the road that often causes danger or damage
aksidente sa daan
accidents and incidents
unexpected events that cause damage or danger
mga aksidente at insidente

Related Words

danger
A situation that could cause damage or adverse effects.
panganib
damage
Destruction or injury caused by an accident.
pinsala

Slang Meanings

fight or brawl
They had an accident at the corner, and they ended up fighting.
Nag-aksidente sila sa kanto, nagkagulo pa sila sa suntukan.
an unintentional occurrence
I thought it was just an accident when I couldn't get into the house.
Akala ko aksidente lang nang hindi ako makapasok sa bahay.
explosion or serious incident
That accident on the road seems serious.
Yung aksidente sa kalsada, malubha 'ata.