Nakapipinsala (en. Damaging)

/na-ka-pi-pin-sa-la/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Refers to something that is harmful or causes damage.
These chemicals are damaging to the environment.
Ang mga kemikal na ito ay nakapipinsala sa kapaligiran.
Indicates a potential to harm.
Excessive use of technology can be harmful to our health.
Ang labis na paggamit ng teknolohiya ay nakapipinsala sa ating kalusugan.

Etymology

From the root word 'pinsala', meaning 'loss' or 'damage', and the prefix 'naka-', indicating a state or condition.

Common Phrases and Expressions

damaging effects
Effects that cause harm.
nakapipinsalang epekto

Related Words

damage
A condition or result of destruction or injury.
pinsala
danger
A situation that may cause harm or risk.
panganib

Slang Meanings

harmful
That food is harmful to your health.
Yung pagkain na yan, nakakapinsala sa kalusugan mo.
disturbing
That news is very disturbing to our community.
Yung balitang yan ay napaka nakakapinsala sa ating komunidad.
dangerous
You might get sick, that's dangerous and harmful.
Baka magkasakit ka, delikado yan, nakakapanakit.
bad
We should avoid harmful habits because they are bad.
Dapat nating iwasan ang mga nakakapinsalang bisyo, kasi masama yan.