Pagkamasaklap (en. Calamity)

/paɡka.masak.lap/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A state or condition of extreme suffering or sadness.
The calamity he experienced is beyond explanation.
Ang pagkamasaklap ng kanyang sinapit ay hindi maipaliwanag.
An event that causes immense problems or suffering.
The calamity of the flood caused significant damage to the town.
Ang pagkamasaklap ng baha ay nagdulot ng malaking pinsala sa bayan.
Extreme grief or pain.
She is experiencing calamity after the death of her loved one.
Nakakaranas siya ng pagkamasaklap matapos ang pagkamatay ng kanyang mahal sa buhay.

Etymology

The word 'pagkamasaklap' comes from the root word 'saklap' which means extreme suffering or sadness combined with 'pagka' as a noun.

Common Phrases and Expressions

witness to calamity
Saw or heard a tragic or unfortunate event.
saksi sa pagkamasaklap
don't avoid calamity
Do not avoid problems or challenges.
huwag ilagan ang pagkamasaklap

Related Words

sorrow
A word describing sadness and suffering.
saklap
grief
Sadness caused by an unfortunate event.
kapighatian

Slang Meanings

Very unfortunate or painful experience.
How unfortunate my situation is, I'm also fighting with my friend.
Ang pagkamasaklap ng sitwasyon ko, nag-aaway pa kami ng kaibigan ko.
Pitiful state.
It's really bad, the miserable lives of some people on the street.
Grabe, pagkamasaklap ng buhay ng ibang tao sa kalsada.
Feelings of bitterness or disappointment.
I can never forget the heartache he caused me.
Di ko talaga makakalimutan ang pagkamasaklap na ginawa niya sa akin.