Pagnanaknak (en. Invasion)

/pɐɡ.nanˈak.nak/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

An act or process of entering or seizing a place or territory that is not owned.

Their invasion of the enemy's territory caused tension.

Ang kanilang pagnanaknak sa teritoryo ng kalaban ay nagdulot ng tensyon.

An act aimed at gaining control or domination over a place.

The armed forces launched an incursion into the town.

Ang mga armadong pwersa ay naglunsad ng pagnanaknak sa bayan.

The entry of something into a system or process that is unexpected.

The incursion of pests in the crops resulted in crop failure.

Ang pagnanaknak ng mga peste sa mga pananim ay nagdulot ng pagkaubos ng ani.

from the root word 'nak' meaning obstruction or penetration, and the prefix 'pag-' indicating action or process.

enemy incursion

Invasion or entry of enemies into a place.

pagnanaknak ng kaaway

foreign invasion

Invasion or influx of foreigners into the country.

pagnanaknak ng mga dayuhan

attack

A sudden or violent strike on a place.

salakay

assault

Act of conquering or attacking a place or territory.

pagsalakay

Being overly angry or fighting.

That was intense, she really went into a rage because of her annoyance.

Grabe yun, talagang nag-pagnanaknak siya sa sobrang inis.

Emotions exploded, like blazing.

See, she exploded with rage when she found out she was betrayed.

Ayon, nag-pagnanaknak siya nang malaman niyang niloko siya.