Bandalismo (en. Vandalism)

/ban-da-lis-mo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An action of destroying or damaging the property of others, often without permission.
Vandalism causes significant damage to public facilities.
Ang bandalismo ay nagdudulot ng malaking pinsala sa mga pampublikong pasilidad.
The behavior or conduct of individuals who destroy items or property as part of a protest or rebellion.
The slum clearance led to vandalism among the residents.
Ang slum clearance ay nagbigay daan sa bandalismo sa mga nakatira sa lugar.
A form of expressing anger or dissent by destroying objects.
Vandalism is evident in the paintings made on the city walls.
Ramdam ang bandalismo sa mga larawang ginawa sa mga dingding ng lungsod.

Common Phrases and Expressions

band of vandals
A group of people who commit vandalism.
banda ng mga bandal

Related Words

band
A group of people, often with a bad reputation.
banda
broken
A condition where an object is erased or damaged.
sira

Slang Meanings

Vandalism that's illegal artwork or graffiti
These vandals are really something, they quickly tagged the school wall.
Sobrang sipag ng mga ogags na 'to, dali-dali silang nag-bandalo sa pader ng paaralan.
Destroying things just for fun
We were so bored, we vandalized that old park.
Sa sobrang bored namin, nag-bandalo kami sa lumang park na 'yun.
Creating graffiti or art with a message
Some former vandals are now artists, they're really good now.
May mga dating bandalista na ngayon ay artist na, ang galing na nila.