Mapagpahamak (en. Dangerous)

ma-pag-pa-ha-mak

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Refers to something that causes danger.
Dangerous situations should be avoided.
Ang mga mapagpahamak na sitwasyon ay dapat iwasan.
Possesses characteristics that lead to harm or negative effects.
Dangerous activities are not beneficial to society.
Ang mga mapagpahamak na gawain ay hindi makabubuti sa lipunan.
Capable of causing harm or danger to a person or thing.
We should be careful of dangerous animals.
Dapat tayong maging maingat sa mapagpahamak na mga hayop.

Etymology

from the word 'pahamak' meaning 'danger' and the adjective 'mapag' meaning 'influenced' or 'providing'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

dangerous situation
a condition that causes danger or adverse outcome
mapagpahamak na sitwasyon

Related Words

danger
The possibility of injury or negative events.
panganib
harm
The damage caused by a dangerous event.
pinsala

Slang Meanings

bad person
I don't like bad people, you never know what they'll do.
Ayoko sa mga mapagpahamak na tao, parang di mo alam kung anong gagawin nila.
someone who needs assumptions
That's why he acts like that, I feel like he's dangerous in his decisions.
Kaya pala siya ganon, feeling ko mapagpahamak siya sa mga desisyon nya.
dangerous
I am cautious of dangerous situations, I can't just be spontaneous.
Nag-iingat ako sa mga mapagpahamak na sitwasyon, hindi pwede ang pabigla-bigla.
heavy impact
His dangerous words have a heavy impact on the heart and follow with sorrow.
Ang mapagpahamak na salita niya, ang bigat sa puso kasunod ang pighati.