Pagkauyot (en. Collapse)
/paɡˌkaw.ʊ.jot/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
An event where something collapses or gives way.
Standing strong can prevent the collapse of the building.
Ang pagkatayo ng matibay ay makakaiwas sa pagkauyot ng gusali.
Change in condition causing disarray.
Heavy rains cause collapses on the roads.
Ang malalakas na ulan ay nagdudulot ng pagkauyot sa mga daan.
Etymology
Derived from the root word 'uyot' which means decay or collapse.
Common Phrases and Expressions
ground collapse
A shaking of the ground or earthquake causing destruction.
pagkauyot ng lupa
Related Words
decay
Wound or collapse.
uyot
failure
The dropping of an object or system.
pagbagsak
Slang Meanings
nonsense
Wow, the uaoyot of the people here, they're thinking about trivial things!
Grabe, ang pagkauyot ng mga tao dito, parang nag-iisip ng mabababaw na bagay!
the term for something pointless
What is that, they're just talking about uoyot in the Zoom meeting!
Ano ba yan, puro pagkauyot lang pinag-uusapan nila sa Zoom meeting!
gibberish or meaningless
Stop the uaoyot, let's focus on important matters.
Stop the pagkauyot, focus tayo sa mahalagang usapan.