Nanganganib (en. Endangered)
/nɐŋɐŋɐnɪb/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
A word that expresses danger or threat.
Their lives are threatened by the flood.
Nanganganib ang kanilang buhay sa pagbaha.
Indicates a situation with the possibility of adverse events.
They are at risk of losing their home due to the earthquake.
Nanganganib silang mawalan ng tahanan dahil sa lindol.
Reflects the possibility of danger in a situation.
The livelihood of the fishermen is threatened by pollution.
Ang kabuhayan ng mga mangingisda ay nanganganib sa pollution.
Etymology
From the root word 'anganib' which means 'dangerous' or 'at risk'
Common Phrases and Expressions
life is at risk
there is a threat to a person's life
nanganganib ang buhay
dangerous situation
a situation that can cause harm
nanganganib na sitwasyon
Related Words
danger
A condition or situation that contains the possibility of adverse events.
panganib
dangerous
Indicates a high level of risk.
delikado
Slang Meanings
dangerous
Their situation is dangerous, we need to leave quickly.
Delikado na yung sitwasyon nila, kailangan nating umalis agad.
risky
It's risky to walk here at night, many have fallen victim.
Peligroso ang maglakad dito sa gabi, marami na ang nabiktima.
at risk
Your life seems to be at risk now, you have nothing to postpone.
Parang chongki na ang buhay mo ngayon, wala ka nang dapat pang ipagpabukas.
tense
Everyone is tense because of what's happening, I feel like something bad will happen.
Tensionado na lahat dahil sa nangyayari, parang may masama akong mararamdaman.