Pagkahuho (en. Caving in)

pag-ka-hu-ho

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The act of something losing its shape or existence.
The caving in of the ground caused damage to the houses.
Ang pagkahuho ng lupa ay nagdulot ng pinsala sa mga bahay.
An event where something falls or collapses.
Due to bad weather, there was a caving in of the mountains.
Dahil sa masamang panahon, nagkaroon ng pagkahuho sa mga bundok.
Loss of support or stable standing of something.
The caving in of the large bridge caused severe traffic.
Ang pagkahuho ng malaking tulay ay nagdulot ng matinding trapiko.

Etymology

The word 'pagkahuho' originates from the root word 'huho' which refers to damage or destruction.

Common Phrases and Expressions

caving in of the ground
A type of land destruction that causes the earth to fall in one area.
pagkahuho ng lupa

Related Words

collapse
An accident or event where something falls from a higher place.
pagguho

Slang Meanings

Learning about difficult and overwhelming subjects.
Studying math is really exhausting, it feels like my brain is being drowned!
Ang pagkahuho sa math ay talagang nakakapagod, parang sinasalok ang utak ko!
Feeling bored or losing interest in things.
It's annoying to feel that boredom in class, so I decided to take a break.
Nakakainis 'yung pagkahuho sa klase, kaya't nagpasya na akong magpahinga.
Overthinking to the point of giving up.
Wow, his feeling of being overwhelmed is too much, it's like he just wants to give up.
Grabe, 'yung pagkahuho niya hindi na makayanan, parang gusto na lang niyang sumuko.