Pagkagunaw (en. Decay)

[pag-ka-gu-naw]

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A process or state of deterioration or destruction.
The decay of once strong structures began to occur due to improper maintenance.
Ang pagkagunaw ng mga dating matitibay na estruktura ay nagsimulang maganap dahil sa hindi tamang pangangalaga.
The action of taking steps to prevent further breakdown or destruction.
Part of their plan involved measures of decay to maintain the safety of their area.
Naging bahagi ng kanilang plano ang pagkagunaw upang mapanatili ang seguridad ng kanilang lugar.
A phase that describes the destruction of a livelihood or community.
The decay of the community brought severe problems to the residents.
Ang pagkagunaw ng komunidad ay nagdala ng matinding suliranin sa mga residente.

Etymology

The term 'pagkagunaw' originates from the root word 'gunaw' which means destruction or decay.

Common Phrases and Expressions

decay of nature
It refers to the destruction of natural resources caused by humans or natural events.
pagkagunaw ng kalikasan

Related Words

destruction
This term refers to decay or destruction.
gunaw
collapse
A process of falling from a high state to a lower one.
pagbagsak

Slang Meanings

life that has no meaning
After that happened, it felt like my world was in total ruin.
After nang mangyari 'yon, para bang pagkagunaw na ang mundo ko.
upcoming destruction
It looks like our team is heading towards destruction if we don't help each other.
Mukhang pagkagunaw na ang mangyayari sa team namin kung hindi kami magtutulungan.
end of everything
What happened to them feels like a symbol of the end of everything we've shared.
Yung nangyari sa kanila, parang simbolo ng pagkagunaw ng lahat ng pinagsamahan.