Pagsalanta (en. Devastation)

/pagsalanta/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An attack that causes damage or destruction.
The devastation of that storm caused significant damage to the houses.
Ang pagsalanta ng bagyong iyon ay nagdulot ng malaking pinsala sa mga bahay.
An event that causes excessive destruction or ruin.
The devastation of the crops led to a food shortage.
Ang pagsalanta sa mga pananim ay nagdulot ng kakulangan sa pagkain.
The act of an attack that causes destruction.
The devastation of the cities is a result of the war.
Ang pagsalanta sa mga lungsod ay bunga ng digmaan.

Common Phrases and Expressions

devastation of nature
Events that cause damage to nature.
pagsalanta ng kalikasan
devastation in the village
Destruction or damage caused by a disaster in a community.
pagsalanta sa barangay

Related Words

destruction
The base form meaning 'attack' or 'damage'.
salanta
clash
A battle or encounter that results in damage.
sagupaan

Slang Meanings

attack or assault
We made a surge in the quizzes to get high scores.
Nagpagsalanta kami sa mga quiz para makakuha ng mataas na marka.
unexpected or sudden attack
What the gang did in the game was like a surprise attack, they didn’t announce it.
Parang pagsalanta yung ginawa ng tropa sa laro, hindi sila nag-announce.
pressure or aggressive action
His attack in the argument really left you speechless.
Yung pagsalanta niya sa argumento, talagang di mo na masasalita.