Ipawakaak (en. To strike down)
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Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb referring to the action of devastation or destruction.
The storm struck down many houses in the village.
Ipinawakaak ng bagyo ang maraming bahay sa barangay.
A verb describing the effect of something harmful on an object.
The fire struck down the entire forest.
Ipinawakaak ng apoy ang buong kagubatan.
A verb used in the context of instilling feelings of fear or dread.
The volcano's eruption struck down fear among the people.
Ang pagsabog ng bulkan ay nag-ipawakaak ng takot sa mga tao.
Common Phrases and Expressions
strike down the darkness
Suppressing or removing evil.
ipawakaak ang kadiliman
Related Words
devastation
The act of destruction or ruin.
pagsalanta
strike
The act of hitting or exerting force on something.
paghampas
Slang Meanings
to want to show heroism
We should ipawakaak for our country!
Dapat tayong ipawakaak para sa ating bayan!
to be strong or composed
You need to ipawakaak in front of challenges.
Kailangan mong ipawakaak sa harap ng mga hamon.