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    Karagalipan (en. Devastation)

    /ka-ra-ga-li-pan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    The state of being destroyed or damaged.
    The devastation of the town after the storm is saddening.
    Ang karagalipan ng bayan matapos ang bagyo ay nakakalungkot.
    The state of loss or destruction of properties.
    Because of the devastation, many lost their homes.
    Dahil sa karagalipan, marami ang nawalan ng tirahan.

    Etymology

    derived from the root word 'galip' which means 'to destroy' or 'to wear out'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    devastation of nature
    The widespread damage or destruction caused by natural disasters.
    karagalipan ng kalikasan

    Related Words

    destruction
    The process of destruction or loss of value of something.
    pagkasira
    devastation
    Severe damage caused by disasters or adverse situations.
    pagsalanta

    Slang Meanings

    brown-noser
    Jenny is such a brown-noser to the boss, always sticking close to him.
    Parang karagalipan si Jenny kay boss, palaging kumakapit sa kanya.
    show-off
    Don't be swayed by the brown-noser, they're just showing off.
    Huwag kang bumitaw sa karagalipan, nakakaasar sila sa pakitang-tao lang.
    attention seeker
    The attention seekers are brown-nosing over there, just wanting to be noticed.
    Naka-karagalipan ang mga gimikero sa tabi, gusto lang mapansin.