Mapinsala (en. Injurious)

/ma.pɪnˈsa.la/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

Capable of causing harm or injury.

Swearing is an injurious behavior.

Ang pagmumura ay isang mapinsalang ugali.

Bringing negative effects.

Eating too many sweets is injurious to health.

Ang sobrang pagkain ng matatamis ay mapinsalang sa kalusugan.

injurious behavior

A person or behavior that causes harm to others or oneself.

mapinsalang asal

injury

The condition or state of being damaged or having wounds.

pinsala

danger

A condition that may cause harm or peril.

panganib

talking or discussing

He said, 'Bro, we’ll be chatting later. Let's talk.'

Sabi niya, 'Pare, mapinsala tayo mamaya. Mag-chat tayo.'

straightforward or direct explanation

I don’t want to beat around the bush, I want a straight answer.

Ayoko ng paliguy-ligoy, gusto ko mapinsala kaagad.