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    Maminsala (en. To cause damage)

    ma-min-sa-la

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    An action that causes damage or destruction to something.
    The falling tree can damage the vehicles underneath it.
    Ang pagbagsak ng puno ay maaaring maminsala sa mga sasakyan sa ilalim nito.
    Having a negative effect on the state of a person or thing.
    The bad news can affect his emotional state.
    Ang masamang balita ay maminsala sa kanyang emosyonal na kalagayan.

    Etymology

    derived from the word 'mamisala' meaning to cause damage or destruction.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to cause damage unintentionally
    to inflict harm accidentally
    maminsala ng maayos

    Related Words

    damage
    the state of being non-functional or damaged.
    sira

    Slang Meanings

    Someone who causes trouble or wrongdoing.
    Who is that troublemaker? So many car thefts are linked to them.
    Sino ba 'yang maminsala na 'yon? Ang daming karnap na nadala.
    A person who always ends up in trouble or has a bad reputation.
    As for that troublemaker, I don't want to be involved with their mess.
    Basta yung maminsala na yan, ayaw ko na makasama sa gulo.