Pagguho (en. Collapse)

/paɡˈɡu.ho/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The process of collapsing or falling of something.
The landslide caused significant damage to the houses.
Ang pagguho ng lupa ay nagdulot ng malaking pinsala sa mga bahay.
An event where rocks or soil fall from a high place.
Many people were trapped in the mountain landslide.
Maraming tao ang na-trap sa pagguho ng bundok.
The collapse of a structure or part of it due to various causes.
The bridge collapse was due to heavy rain.
Ang pagguho ng tulay ay bunga ng malakas na ulan.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'guho' meaning to collapse or fall.

Common Phrases and Expressions

landslide
Fall of soil or stones from a hill or mountain.
pagguho ng lupa
affected by collapse
A person or place affected by the fall of earth or structure.
naapektuhan ng pagguho

Related Words

collapse
The term 'guho' refers to the actual fall of something.
guho
earthquake
The shaking of the ground that can cause a collapse.
paglindol

Slang Meanings

collapse of something or a place
The collapse of the mountain due to heavy rain posed a danger to people.
Ang pagguho ng bundok dahil sa malakas na ulan ay nagdulot ng panganib sa mga tao.
suddenly diminishing or disappearing
Everyone's excitement collapsed when they found out the event was canceled.
Nagpagguho ang saya ng lahat nang malaman na hindi natuloy ang event.
having unexpected problems
The bad weather caused issues for the farmers.
Nagdulot ng pagguho ang hindi magandang panahon sa mga farmers.