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    Masalanta (en. Disastrous)

    /ma.sa.lan.ta/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    adjective
    Means affected or subjected to a bad experience, usually related to calamities.
    That disastrous typhoon caused significant damage to homes.
    Ang masalantang bagyong iyon ay nagdulot ng malaking pinsala sa mga tahanan.
    Demonstrates suffering or destruction caused by accidents or misfortune.
    The disastrous fire reminded us of the importance of following safety protocols.
    Ang masalantang sunog ay nagpaalala sa atin ng kahalagahan ng pagsunod sa mga patakaran sa kaligtasan.

    Etymology

    Derived from the root word 'salanta' meaning 'affected by calamity' or 'damaged'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    disastrously affected by calamity
    Experiencing severe hardship or damage due to a disaster.
    masalanta ng kalamidad

    Related Words

    calamity
    A word describing a condition when suffering or damage has occurred.
    salanta

    Slang Meanings

    Moving or laughing loudly
    The people at the fiesta are so happy, they are masalanta with joy!
    Ang saya ng mga tao sa fiesta, masalanta sila sa saya!
    Chaotic or unpleasant situation
    The party became masalanta when two guests suddenly had a fight.
    Naging masalanta ang party nang biglang nag-away yung dalawang bisita.
    Strange or exciting
    The concert seems masalanta, there are so many people!
    Parang masalanta yung concert, ang daming tao!