Masawi (en. Ruinous)

ma-sa-wi

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

Refers to something that did not succeed or failed in a goal.

His efforts to get into the university were ruinous.

Ang kanyang mga pagsisikap na makapasok sa unibersidad ay masawi.

Happens when something is destroyed or affected by bad circumstances.

Their relationship was lost after many conflicts.

Ang kanilang relasyon ay masawi matapos ang maraming sigalot.

Root word: 'sawi'

ruined fate

means having bad luck or misfortune.

masawi ang kapalaran

sawi

The word 'masawi' comes from the word 'sawi', which means defeat or brokenness.

sawi

pain

Sometimes 'masawi' is associated with pain due to failure.

sakit

troublesome

There are so many troublesome people in school; they don't know how to listen to the teacher.

Ang daming masawing tao sa school, di marunong makinig sa guro.

bad boy/girl

Of course, he is a bad boy in their trips; always getting into fights.

Siyempre, masawi siya sa mga trip nila, laging nag-aaway.

rebellious

I wouldn't be surprised if he gets in trouble again at the next party.

Hindi na ako magugulat kung masawi pa siya sa susunod na party.