Mapagwasak (en. Destructive)

ma-pa-gwa-sak

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
It poses danger or destruction.
This destructive storm caused much damage to houses.
Ang mapagwasak na bagyong ito ay nagdulot ng maraming pinsala sa mga bahay.
Capable of causing destruction or damage.
Destructive chemicals should be handled with care.
Ang mga mapagwasak na kemikal ay dapat hawakan ng may pag-iingat.
Bringing destruction or damage to a place or situation.
The destructive war left many wounded people.
Ang mapagwasak na giyera ay nag-iwan ng maraming sugatang tao.

Etymology

from the word 'destruction' which means 'to destroy' or 'to break apart'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

destructive rain
Rain that causes severe damage.
mapagwasak na ulan
destructive fire
Fire that causes significant destruction.
mapagwasak na sunog

Related Words

broken
Means that something is damaged or destroyed.
wasak
damaged
Means having damage or not functioning.
sira

Slang Meanings

Lively or annoying person, often eager to chat or get involved.
The party was fun because there were so many lively people overflowing with stories!
Ang saya ng party kasi ang daming mapagwasak na tao na nag-uumapaw sa kwentuhan!
A person who often causes trouble or chaos.
Don't get involved with him; he's a troublemaker in the group.
Huwag mo siyang asuhin, mapagwasak yan sa grupo.
A person who is always in the middle of trouble or noise.
He's the reason why there's always a chaotic scene at school.
Siya ang dahilan kung bakit palaging may mapagwasak na eksena sa school.