Pagkalutkot (en. Deterioration)
/pag-ka-lut-kot/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The process or state of being bad or damaged.
The deterioration of the environment became evident due to pollution.
Ang pagkalutkot ng paligid ay naging maliwanag dahil sa polusyon.
A damage caused by improper care.
The deterioration of the equipment is a result of poor usage.
Ang pagkalutkot ng mga kagamitan ay resulta ng hindi magandang paggamit.
The development of a bad condition or situation.
Due to the deterioration of the system, immediate solutions are needed.
Dahil sa pagkalutkot ng sistema, kinakailangan ang agarang solusyon.
Etymology
From the root 'lutkot' referring to having a negative effect or damage.
Common Phrases and Expressions
deterioration of nature
The destruction and depletion of natural resources.
pagkalutkot ng kalikasan
Related Words
deterioration
A term referring to damage or degradation in quality.
lutkot
Slang Meanings
digging through
Before I sell that, I need to dig through its insides first.
Bago ko yun ibenta, kailangan ko munang pagkalutkot ang loob niyan.
investigation
He dug through the old books to find information.
Nagpagkalutkot siya sa mga lumang libro para makahanap ng impormasyon.
excavation
He loves to dig through his box of memories.
Mahilig siyang magpagkalutkot sa kanyang kahon ng mga alaala.