Mapuwersa (en. Powerful)
/ma-pu-wersa/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
adjective
Having a significant influence or capacity to change a situation.
Powerful leaders bring about significant change in their communities.
Ang mga mapuwersang lider ay nagdadala ng malaking pagbabago sa kanilang mga komunidad.
Containing strength or force.
That powerful storm caused a lot of damage to the town.
Ang mapuwersang bagyong iyon ay nagdulot ng maraming pinsala sa bayan.
Quickly gaining attention or reaction from others.
His powerful speech stirred emotions among the listeners.
Ang kanyang mapuwersang talumpati ay nagbunsod ng damdamin sa mga nakikinig.
Etymology
From the root word 'pwersa' meaning force or influence.
Common Phrases and Expressions
powerful in the field
a person or thing that has significant influence in a particular field.
mapuwersa sa larangan
Related Words
force
The term referring to strength or influence.
pwersa
Slang Meanings
a strong person or personality
My boss is very powerful, so we all fear him.
Sobrang mapuwersa ng boss ko, kaya lahat kami natatakot sa kanya.
an influential person
He is the powerful one in the business, so ask him to help you.
Siya ang mapuwersa sa negosyo, kaya hilingin mo sa kanya na tulungan ka.
capable of influencing others
His ideas are powerful enough to encourage others to follow.
Mapuwersa ang kanyang mga ideya na hinihikayat ang iba na sumunod.