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    Pagkapuwersa (en. Force)

    /paɡaˈpuɛrsa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    The state or condition of having force or strength.
    The force of the wind caused strong storms.
    Ang pagkapuwersa ng hangin ay nagdulot ng malalakas na bagyo.
    The ability to cause effect or change in something.
    The forcefulness of his argument opened the issue in the debate.
    Ang pagkapuwersa ng kanyang argumento ay nagbukas ng isyu sa debate.
    The combination of strength and direction used to achieve a goal.
    The group's forcefulness resulted in their success.
    Ang pagkapuwersa ng grupo ay naging dahilan ng kanilang tagumpay.

    Etymology

    From the word 'puwersa' meaning force or power, combined with 'pagka-' to denote the state of having power.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    force of nature
    The strength caused by natural forces such as storms or earthquakes.
    pagka-puwersa ng kalikasan

    Related Words

    force
    The term referring to strength that causes a change in the state of objects.
    puwersa
    strength
    Refers to the power or ability to cause an effect.
    lakas
    power
    A strong force to cause change or control.
    kapangyarihan

    Slang Meanings

    power trip
    It seems like he's on a power trip with his boss, always fighting with his colleagues.
    Parang may power trip siya sa boss niya, lagi na lang siyang nag-aaway sa mga kasama niya.
    abuse of power
    We need to fight against the power and abuse of power in the government.
    Kailangan nating labanan ang pagkapuwersa at abuso ng kapangyarihan sa gobyerno.
    thick-faced
    My classmate has the audacity, he's not even embarrassed even if he prays for other people.
    Ang lakas ng pagkapuwersa ng kaklase ko, hindi siya nahihiya kahit panalangin nang ibang tao.