Katastro (en. Catastrophe)

kah-tas-tro

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A major disaster or tragedy that causes widespread damage.

The earthquake was a major catastrophe that brought devastation to the town.

Ang lindol ay isang malaking katastro na nagdulot ng kapahamakan sa bayan.

An event that causes serious concern or difficulty.

The destruction of the environment is becoming a catastrophe for future generations.

Ang pagkasira ng kapaligiran ay nagiging isang katastro para sa susunod na henerasyon.

A dire situation that causes a crisis.

Unemployment and turmoil resulted in a social catastrophe.

Ang kawalan ng trabaho at kaguluhan ay nagresulta sa isang sosyal na katastro.

Derived from the Greek word 'katastrophē', meaning 'sudden upheaval'.

catastrophe of life

A subject that refers to the difficult experiences in life.

katastro ng buhay

back to normal before the catastrophe

The effort to restore the situation to normal following a major disaster.

balik sa dati bago ang katastro

calamity

A serious disaster that causes significant damage or danger.

kalamidad

danger

A situation that presents a threat or hazard.

panganib

Total mess or bad situation.

Oh no, this party is a total catastrophe, everyone is fighting!

Naku, ang katastro ng party na 'to, puro tao ang nagtatalo!

Something completely unexpected that causes fear or concern.

That news is a catastrophe! We won't have anything to eat later.

Yung balita, katastro! Wala na tayong makakain mamaya.

Disaster or serious problem.

I hope it doesn't come true, but it seems like a catastrophe is going to happen with this project.

Sana hindi magkatutuo, pero mukhang katastro ang mangyayari sa project na 'to.