Pagkahawa (en. Transmission)

pag-ka-ha-wa

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The process of transferring something from one person or place to another.
The transmission of the disease is rapid in crowded places.
Ang pagkahawa ng sakit ay mabilis sa mga masisikip na lugar.
The state of being infected or the initial acquisition of a disease.
After the transmission, he immediately consulted a doctor.
Matapos ang pagkahawa, agad siyang nagpakonsulta sa doktor.
The transfer of information from one person to another.
The transmission of mathematical information is vital for students.
Mahalaga ang pagkahawa ng impormasyon sa matematika sa mga estudyante.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'hawa' meaning 'to hold' or 'to grip'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

transmission of viruses
The process of spreading or transmitting viruses among people.
pagkahawa ng mga virus

Related Words

infected
A term for a person or animal that has been infected with a disease.
nahawa

Slang Meanings

contamination
Don't be foolish and spread that illness.
Wag kang magpaka-bobo at magpahawa sa sakit na 'yan.
to catch (something)
You might catch it from him, so don't get too close.
Baka mahawaan ka niya, kaya huwag kang masyadong lapit.
just the right mess
Oh no, I've become just the right mess with this virus spread.
Naku, naging saktong abala na tuloy ako sa pagkahawang ito ng virus.