Katalamitam (en. Calamity)

/katalaˈmitam/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A significant damage or disaster that causes extensive destruction.
The storm caused calamity throughout the town.
Ang bagyo ay nagdulot ng katalamitam sa buong bayan.
An event that brings suffering and damage.
People offered help after the calamity.
Ang mga tao ay naghandog ng tulong pagkatapos ng katalamitam.
A situation that causes danger and fear among people.
The pandemic is considered a calamity worldwide.
Ang pandemya ay itinuturing na isang katalamitam sa buong mundo.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'katalamitasan' meaning calamity or disaster.

Common Phrases and Expressions

calamity of nature
Disasters caused by nature such as earthquakes, storms, and floods.
katalamitam ng kalikasan

Related Words

calamatousness
The creation of calamities and its implications.
katalamitasan

Slang Meanings

Bestie, term for a close friend
This is my bestie, no one gets left behind!
Katalamitam ko 'to, walang iwanan!
Tribe, people in a group
As long as I'm with my tribe, it's fine whatever happens.
Basta kasama ang mga katalamitam, okay lang kahit anong mangyari.
Bros, siblings
Come on, my bros! Let's drink!
Sama na, mga katalamitam! Mag-inuman tayo!