Pagpapahamak (en. Harm)

/pag.pa.pa.ha.mak/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The action of doing something bad that causes damage or danger.
His actions are causing harm to himself.
Ang kanyang mga gawa ay nagdudulot ng pagpapahamak sa kanyang sarili.
A process or situation in which a person or thing is placed in danger.
The harm to nature is becoming a serious issue in our society.
Ang pagpapahamak sa kalikasan ay nagiging seryosong isyu sa ating lipunan.
The result of an action that causes damage or deficiency.
We must be careful to avoid harm to our health.
Dapat tayong mag-ingat upang maiwasan ang pagpapahamak sa ating kalusugan.

Etymology

The word 'pagpapahamak' is derived from the root word 'hamak' which means 'to destroy' or 'to remove goodness'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

harm to others
Doing things that cause harm to other people.
pagpapahamak ng kapwa
causing harm
An action that causes damage or danger to others.
nagbibigay ng pagpapahamak

Related Words

hamak
The root word of 'pagpapahamak' which means 'to destroy' or 'to reduce goodness'.
hamak

Slang Meanings

harm or destruction to others
He doesn't want to be the cause of his friend's downfall.
Ayaw niyang maging dahilan ng pagpapahamak ng kanyang kaibigan.
self-destruction or harm to others
Sometimes, excessive drinking becomes a harm to the body.
Minsan, ang sobrang pag-inom ay nagiging pagpapahamak sa katawan.
having a negative impact
I can see the harm that his rude attitude is causing in his life.
Nakikita ko na ang pagpapahamak ng suasun na ugali sa kanyang buhay.