Mapangwasak (en. Devastating)

/ma.paŋ.wa.sak/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

Describes something that can destroy or cause damage.

The devastating storm caused significant damage to the town.

Ang mapangwasak na bagyo ay nagdulot ng malaking pinsala sa bayan.

Extremely disheartening or hurtful.

The devastating news caused great shock to everyone.

Ang mapangwasak na balita ay nagpagulot ng labis na pagkabigla sa lahat.

Bringing intense emotional despair.

His tone revealed the devastating feeling of separation.

Ipinakita ng kanyang tono ang mapangwasak na damdamin ng pagkawalay.

The word 'mapangwasak' originates from the root word 'wasak' which means 'to destroy or to break'.

devastating scourge

A term referring to something harmful to a community or place.

mapangwasak na pagsalot

devastating effect

Outcomes of an event that cause significant damage.

mapangwasak na epekto

broken

A description that indicates physical damage.

wasak

damage

Refers to harm or destruction resulting from an accident or event.

pinsala

victorious or dominant

Jake's participation in the match is so dominating, he will definitely win!

Sobrang mapangwasak ang pagsali ni Jake sa laban, tiyak na mananalo siya!

super strong

Wow, this band's performance was so powerful, we were all left in awe!

Grabe, ang mapangwasak nitong banda sa entablado, lahat kami napabayaan!

super effective

That product is incredible! It works so fast!

Yung produkto na 'yan, mapangwasak! Ang bilis umubra!

devastating

Roy's scathing comment hit everyone hard!

Ang mapangwasak na komentaryo ni Roy, tinamaan ang lahat!