Pagkawasak (en. Destruction)
/pag-kaw-a-sak/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
Destruction is the state of being broken or ruined.
The destruction of nature is a serious issue that must be prioritized.
Ang pagkawasak ng kalikasan ay isang malubhang suliranin na dapat pahalagahan.
Destruction can refer to substantial damage or annihilation of something or a place.
The destruction of houses in the earthquake led to many people losing their homes.
Ang pagkawasak ng mga bahay sa lindol ay humantong sa maraming tao na nawalan ng tirahan.
It is a process or act that causes damage to a material object.
The destruction of debris in the war leaves deep wounds in society.
Ang pagkawasak ng mga labi sa digmaan ay nag-iiwan ng malalim na sugat sa lipunan.
Etymology
derived from the root word 'wasak' meaning 'to destroy' or 'broken'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
destruction of nature
reflects the damages to nature caused by humans.
pagkawasak ng kalikasan
destruction in war
refers to damage and ruin caused by battles.
pagkawasak sa digmaan
Related Words
broken
the state of something that has become damaged or unfit.
wasak
destroy
the act of causing damage or ruin to something.
sirain
Slang Meanings
destruction
The destruction of their house in the typhoon was severe!
Grabe yung pagkawasak ng bahay nila sa bagyo!
breakup
Their relationship seems like a breakup, there are too many fights.
Parang kalas na ang relasyon nila, ang daming away.
collapse
The collapse of the economy is really felt by everyone.
Yung pagkawasak ng ekonomiya, talagang ramdam na ramdam sa lahat.
explosion
The destruction of the house was like an explosion.
Yung pagkawasak ng bahay ay parang pagsabog ng bomba.