Kasalantaan (en. Destruction)

/ka-sa-lan-ta-an/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
Condition of destruction or devastation.
The devastation of the town was caused by a strong typhoon.
Ang kasalantaan ng bayan ay dulot ng malakas na bagyo.
Suffering and damage caused by an event.
The war caused great devastation to the people.
Nagdulot ang digmaan ng malaking kasalantaan sa mga tao.
Destroyed nature or environment.
The devastation of their environment saddens everyone.
Ang kasalantaan ng kanilang kapaligiran ay nalulungkot ang lahat.

Common Phrases and Expressions

brought devastation
caused destruction or damage
nagdala ng kasalantaan

Related Words

damage
Means harm or destruction.
salanta
loss
Loss or damage to something.
pinsala

Slang Meanings

A mix of foolishness or a bunch of foolish actions
Wow, what kind of foolishness is that? Didn’t you even think of the consequences.
Grabe, anong kasalantaan 'yan? Di mo man lang naisip yung mga consequences.
Wasting time or opportunities
Don’t be foolish with decisions like this, you could miss out on a lot!
Wag kang magkasalantaan sa mga ganitong desisyon, ang dami mong pwedeng ma-miss out!