Pagkasiraan (en. Ruin)

/pɐɡkɐsɪˈrɑʊn/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The state of having damage or impairment.
The ruin of the building caused delays in the project.
Ang pagkasiraan ng gusali ay naging sanhi ng pagkaantala ng proyekto.
Loss of value or quality.
The ruin of the picture was caused by improper storage.
Ang pagkasiraan ng larawan ay dulot ng hindi tamang pagkakasalansan.
An event that causes deterioration.
The ruin of the road led to the accident.
Ang pagkasiraan ng kalsada ay nagbigay daan sa aksidente.

Etymology

From the root word 'sira' meaning 'to be damaged' and 'pagka' denoting the process.

Common Phrases and Expressions

ruin of spirit
Destruction of self-confidence or self-failure.
pagkasiraan ng kalooban
ruin of reputation
Loss of good reputation.
pagkasiraan ng pangalan

Related Words

to damage
The action of causing ruin.
sirain
damaged
Something that is no longer intact or destroyed.
sira

Slang Meanings

A sad or unfortunate situation
His defeat in the match was really frustrating.
Ang pagkasiraan niya sa laban ay talagang nakakainis.
Having unexpected damage or problem
I hope it won't be a disaster what you thought before the trip.
Sana wag maging pagkasiraan ang naisip mo bago ang biyahe.
A bad trip or failure
His business failed; it's a real disaster.
Bumagsak ang negosyo niya, pagkasiraan talaga.