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    Guho (en. Dilapidation)

    /ˈɡu.ho/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A condition of destruction or disrepair of something.
    The dilapidation of the old house posed a danger to passersby.
    Ang guho ng lumang bahay ay nagdulot ng panganib sa mga dumadaan.
    Proposition of ruins or remnants of a past structure.
    Many ruins were found in that area which was once a home to ancestors.
    Maraming guho ang natagpuan sa lugar na iyon na dating tahanan ng mga ninuno.
    Loss of form or meaning of something.
    The dilapidation of traditional art is a sign of change in culture.
    Ang guho ng tradisyunal na sining ay isang palatandaan ng pagbabago sa kultura.

    Etymology

    Derived from the root word 'huya' meaning 'to happen' or 'to disappear'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    in ruins
    in a state of disrepair or not well-maintained
    nasa guho

    Related Words

    collapse
    The destruction or falling down of a structure or object.
    buwal

    Slang Meanings

    Broken or collapsed thing
    The collapse of this house is why I didn't call you.
    Ang guho ng bahay na ito ay kaya na hindi kita tinawagan.
    Mess or dirt
    Your room is a mess, it's like a tornado hit!
    Ang guho ng kwarto mo, parang tornado ang dumaan!
    Meaningless or unimportant
    The news today is a mess, just full of gossip.
    Ang guho ng mga balita ngayon, puro chismis lang.
    Explosion or loud sound
    There was a mess when the car's exhaust blew up.
    Bumaha ng guho nung sumabog ang tambutso ng sasakyan.