Download
Translate Files
search close
    https://lingvanex.com/translate/ Translate Text https://app.lingvanex.com/ Translate Files

    Paghahambalos (en. Striking)

    pah-ha-ham-ba-los

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    An action characterized by a strike or impact.
    The striking of the waves on the shore is a beautiful sight.
    Ang paghahambalos ng alon sa dalampasigan ay isang magandang tanawin.
    An act of hitting something or someone.
    Out of anger, he decided to strike the wall.
    Dahil sa kanyang galit, siya ay nagpasya sa paghahambalos sa pader.
    Commonly used for an action that is strong or sudden.
    The striking of the storm caused significant damage to the city.
    Ang paghahambalos ng bagyo ay nagdulot ng malaking pinsala sa siyudad.

    Etymology

    The term 'paghahambalos' originates from the root word 'halbos' meaning 'strike' or 'blow'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    storm strike
    a threat of severe wind and rain attack
    paghahambalos ng bagyo
    striking of waves
    fierce waves crashing on the shore
    paghahambalos ng mga daluyong

    Related Words

    strike
    Root word referring to hitting or punching.
    halbos
    hitting
    Action of striking or impacting.
    paghampas

    Slang Meanings

    slapping or hurting done out of anger
    Even though he was just talking, I couldn't hold back and I slapped him.
    Kahit na histo na siya sa pagsasalita, hindi na ako nakatiis at nahambalos ko siya.
    sudden assault or attack
    When he got angry, his friends suddenly attacked him.
    Nang nagalit siya, nagkaroon ng paghahambalos sa kanya ng mga kaibigan niya.