Pagaagnas (en. Eruption)

/pɐ'gɐʔnɐs/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A process of releasing magma, gas, and other materials from inside the earth to its surface.
The eruption of the volcano caused widespread damage to nearby towns.
Ang pagaagnas ng bulkan ay nagdulot ng malawakang pinsala sa mga kalapit na bayan.
An event where there is a sudden explosion or ascent from below.
There was an unanticipated eruption reported at the volcano.
Nag-ulat ng isang pagaagnas sa bulkan na hindi inasahan ng mga residente.
The occurrence of a change in nature due to volcanic activity.
The long-term effects of the eruption can cause climate changes.
Ang pangmatagalang epekto ng pagaagnas ay maaaring magdulot ng pagbabago sa klima.

Etymology

a root word derived from 'agnas' meaning explosion or shaking

Common Phrases and Expressions

volcanic eruption
A specific event of explosion from a volcano.
pagaagnas ng bulkan
eruption of magma
The pouring out of molten rock from within the earth.
pagaagnas ng magma

Related Words

volcano
A mountain or hill with a hole through which magma escapes.
bulkan
magma
The molten rock found beneath the earth that escapes during an eruption.
magma

Slang Meanings

the rapid flow of events or processes
The quick deterioration of their relationship was so fast, I thought they would never separate.
Ang pagaagnas ng kanilang relasyon ay sobrang bilis, akala ko hindi na sila magkakahiwalay.
unstable, seems shallow or meaningless
It seems like his dreams are becoming meaningless, he has no direction now.
Tila nagiging pagaagnas na ang kanyang mga pangarap, wala na siyang direksyon ngayon.
lack of yield or poor results of a situation
The failure of their project was due to lack of funding.
Ang pagaagnas ng kanilang proyekto ay dahil sa kakulangan ng pondo.