Pagkapahamak (en. Catastrophe)
/pa.ka.pa.ha.mak/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A situation or event that causes great damage or disaster.
The building collapse resulted in a catastrophe for many people.
Ang pagbagsak ng gusali ay nagdulot ng pagkapahamak sa maraming tao.
A sudden and unexpected event that brings misfortune.
The volcanic eruption is a form of catastrophe.
Ang pagsabog ng bulkan ay isang uri ng pagkapahamak.
Condition of loss or destruction.
The business is experiencing catastrophe due to poor management.
Ang negosyo ay nagdaranas ng pagkapahamak dahil sa hindi magandang pamamahala.
Etymology
The word comes from the root word 'pahamak' which means damage or catastrophe.
Common Phrases and Expressions
caused a catastrophe
brought damage or a bad situation
nagdulot ng pagkapahamak
in the midst of catastrophe
during a time of major trouble or crisis
sa gitna ng pagkapahamak
Related Words
disaster
A type of damage or catastrophe.
pahamak
event
An occurrence that can be related to a catastrophe.
pangyayari
Slang Meanings
Disaster has arrived.
The vibes were so bad with everything that happened, disaster really arrived.
Napaka-bad vibes ng mga nangyari, talagang dumating ang kapahamakan.
My day is ruined.
My life is in catastrophe, my day is ruined today.
Pagkapahamak na ang buhay ko, sira ang araw ko ngayon.
Chaos ensued.
When the news broke, chaos ensued; it was truly a disaster.
Nung sumabog yung balita, nagkagulo na ang lahat, talagang pagkapahamak.