Lindol (en. Earthquake)

/lin.dol/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A shaking of the earth caused by the movement of tectonic plates.
The earthquake caused widespread destruction of buildings.
Ang lindol ay nagdulot ng malawakang pagkasira sa mga gusali.
One of the natural disasters that causes widespread damage.
Due to the earthquake, many people lost their homes.
Dahil sa lindol, maraming tao ang nawalan ng tirahan.
An earthquake demonstrates the force of nature that is hard to control.
The earthquake is a reminder that we should be prepared.
Ang lindol ay isang paalala na dapat tayong maging handa.

Etymology

from the Spanish word 'temblor'

Common Phrases and Expressions

We are experiencing an earthquake
A phrase indicating that an earthquake is happening.
Nasa lindol tayo
Prepare for the earthquake
Emphasizing the importance of preparation for an earthquake.
Paghandaan ang lindol

Related Words

signs of an earthquake
Indicators before an earthquake occurs.
senyales ng lindol
tremor
A minor shaking of the earth that may be caused by a deeper origin.
tremor

Slang Meanings

Tingling excitement or extreme happiness
I'm really feeling the earthquake of joy when I learned that I will meet my crush!
Grabe ang lindol ng saya ko ng nalaman kong magkikita kami ni crush!
Sudden change or shock
The news about him was really an earthquake! So many people were shocked.
Yung mga balita tungkol sa kanya, talagang lindol! Ang daming nagulat.
A strong event or situation
I was left in the earthquake of events at the party last night.
Naiwan ako sa lindol ng mga pangyayari sa party kagabi.