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    Matauli (en. Earthquake)

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    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A natural calamity caused by the sudden movement of tectonic plates beneath the ground.
    The earthquake caused significant damage to homes in the town.
    Nagdulot ang matauli ng malaking pinsala sa mga tahanan sa bayan.
    The shaking or trembling of the ground usually accompanied by sound.
    People felt the earthquake while they were sleeping.
    Naramdaman ng mga tao ang matauli habang sila'y natutulog.
    A common measure of the intensity experienced by a location during ground shaking.
    The earthquake is measured using a seismograph.
    Ang matauli ay sinusukat gamit ang seismograph.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    earthquake on land
    shaking of the ground that causes fear or danger
    matauli sa lupa

    Related Words

    seismograph
    A device used to measure ground movements.
    seismograpo
    tectonic
    Related to the movements of the Earth's plates.
    tektonik

    Slang Meanings

    Drunk or tipsy
    Wow, Mark was just outside, and now he's already drunk.
    Grabe si Mark, kanina lang nasa labas pa, ng ngayon ay matauli na.
    Lost consciousness or awareness
    He was smiling while chatting, but suddenly he just lost it.
    Nakangiti siya habang nagkukwentuhan, pero bigla na lang siyang matauli.