Masira (en. To be damaged)
/maˈsira/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
To experience damage or the breaking of something.
His bicycle was damaged due to heavy rain.
Masira ang kanyang bisikleta dahil sa matinding pag-ulan.
To be in poor condition or situation.
Your relationship can be damaged if you do not help each other.
Maaaring masira ang iyong relasyon kung hindi kayo nagtutulungan.
To break or be severed.
The tall grass ended up broken in the storm.
Ang mahabang talahib ay nauwi sa masira sa bagyo.
Etymology
Derived from the word 'sira' meaning broken.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to lose one's smile
to lose happiness or joy
masira ang ngiti
Related Words
broken
Refers to something that is damaged or in poor condition.
sira
intermittent damage
Indicates repetitive damage or failure.
masira-sira
Slang Meanings
destroyed or removed from its preservation
That’s going to get ruined, I no longer trust their building skills.
Masira na 'yan, wala na akong tiwala sa kanyang skills sa pagbuo ng mga bagay.
reputation or image has been ruined
Their name as an artist is ruined because of that issue.
Masira na ang pangalan niyang artista dahil sa isyu na 'yan.
behaviour or attitude has gone bad
They used to be good, but now their behaviour seems ruined due to frustration.
Dati siyang maayos, pero ngayon parang masira na ang ugali niya sa sobrang suya.