Malindol (en. Earthquake)

/ma.lɪn.dol/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A natural phenomenon characterized by sudden movement of the ground.
The earthquake caused significant damage to the town.
Ang malindol ay nagdulot ng malaking pinsala sa bayan.
A tremor that may bring about aftershocks.
After the earthquake, we also experienced aftershocks.
Matapos ang malindol, nakaranas pa tayo ng mga aftershock.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'lindol' meaning earthquake.

Common Phrases and Expressions

rich-earthquake
A strong tremor with high intensity.
malindol na mayaman sa lolang lupa

Related Words

earthquake
The main term used to refer to the shaking of the ground.
lindol

Slang Meanings

Weak or lacking strength.
Wow, my body feels so weak after exercising!
Grabe, ang malindol ng katawan ko pagkatapos mag-ehersisyo!
Lazy or lacking motivation.
Why do you seem so lazy today? Don't you have any interest in class?
Bakit parang malindol ka today? Wala ka bang gana sa klase?