Mapaminsala (en. Damaging)

ma-pa-min-sa-la

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Bringing danger or harm.
These chemicals are damaging to the environment.
Ang mga kemikal na ito ay mapaminsala sa kalikasan.
Referring to things that cause negative effects.
Tobacco is harmful to health.
Ang tabako ay mapaminsala sa kalusugan.
Not beneficial and can cause serious harm.
The harmful effects of pollution are visible in people.
Ang mapaminsalang epekto ng polusyon ay makikita sa mga tao.

Common Phrases and Expressions

damaging activities
Activities that bring harm to nature or to people.
mapaminsalang gawain
harmful chemicals
Chemicals that pose danger to health or the environment.
mapaminsalang kemikal

Related Words

damage
The result of any harm or destruction.
pinsala
danger
A situation that involves the possibility of harm or adverse events.
panganib

Slang Meanings

painful
The pain in my head is so harmful, I don't want to go out anymore.
Ang sakit ng ulo ko ay sobrang mapaminsala, ayoko nang lumabas.
destroying
His vices are harmful to his health.
Yung mga bisyo niya ay mapaminsala sa kalusugan niya.
dangerous
We need to be careful with the harmful chemicals around.
Dapat tayong magingat sa mga mapaminsalang kemikal sa paligid.
alarming
The harmful news I read online is really alarming.
Mapaminsala ang mga balitang nababasa ko online, nakakabahala na talaga.