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    Pagkakasalanta (en. Devastation)

    /paɡkakaˈsalanta/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    The destruction or ruin of something or a place.
    The devastation of the town due to the storm is very painful.
    Ang pagkakasalanta ng bayan dahil sa bagyo ay labis na nakakasakit.
    A widespread damage caused by calamities or warfare.
    The devastation of the area is caused by an earthquake and flooding.
    Ang pagkakasalanta ng lugar ay sanhi ng lindol at pagbaha.
    The process of destroying natural resources or the environment.
    The devastation of the forest is becoming a major problem.
    Ang pagkakasalanta ng kagubatan ay nagiging isang malaking suliranin.

    Etymology

    From the word 'kasalanta' meaning destruction or ruin

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    devastation of nature
    The destruction of nature caused by humans or natural resources.
    pagkakasalanta ng kalikasan
    devastation of the town
    The damages sustained by a town from a calamity.
    pagkakasalanta ng bayan

    Related Words

    calamity
    An event that causes significant damage or destruction.
    kalamidad
    destruction
    The act of destroying or ruining.
    destruksyon

    Slang Meanings

    situation full of problems or chaos
    What a mess this is, it's like a disaster in my life!
    Anong gulo na 'to, parang pagkakasalanta na ng buhay ko!
    intense trial or challenge
    It's really something else the disaster that people are going through.
    Iba talaga 'yung pagkakasalanta ng mga taong may pinagdadaanan.