Kalamidad (en. Disaster)
ka-la-mi-dad
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
An event or situation that causes widespread damage to people, property, or the environment.
Earthquakes are a type of disaster that can cause significant damage.
Ang lindol ay isang uri ng kalamidad na maaaring magdulot ng malaking pinsala.
An unexpected event that causes chaos or danger.
Quick response to disasters is needed to prevent the situation from worsening.
Kailangan ang mabilis na pagtugon sa mga kalamidad upang maiwasan ang paglala ng sitwasyon.
An event with severe effects on nature or communities.
Disasters like flooding are becoming more frequent due to climate change.
Ang mga kalamidad tulad ng pagbaha ay nagiging mas madalas dulot ng climate change.
Etymology
Derived from the word 'kalami', meaning bad or difficult situation.
Common Phrases and Expressions
disaster preparedness
Measures to keep people safe during a disaster.
paghahanda sa kalamidad
human-made disasters
Disasters caused by humans, such as war or pollution.
mga kalamidad na likha ng tao
Related Words
danger
A situation that can cause harm or injury to people.
panganib
aid
Support or assistance given to people during a crisis.
tulong
Slang Meanings
disaster or calamity that leads to crisis
Oh no, so many disasters have hit our country this year.
Naku, ang daming kalamidad na dumaan sa ating bansa nitong taon na ito.
mischief or trouble, often used humorously
But wow, the trouble Renz caused at the party was so much fun!
Pero grabe, 'yung kalamidad na ginawa ni Renz sa party, ang saya!
a chaotic or stressful situation
Wow, that's a real disaster in our work this week!
Aba, 'yun ang tunay na kalamidad sa trabaho natin ngayong linggo!