Pagwawasak (en. Destruction)

/paɡ.wawa.sak/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
Process of destruction or breaking something.
The destruction of nature leads to significant problems in our world.
Ang pagwawasak ng kalikasan ay nagdudulot ng malaking problema sa ating mundo.
Condition of being broken or damaged part.
The destruction of the house leaves a deep fear among the residents.
Ang pagwawasak ng bahay ay nagiiwan ng matinding takot sa mga residente.
Act of destruction which could be caused by human or nature.
The storm-induced destruction left many families homeless.
Ang pagwawasak na dulot ng bagyo ay nag-iwan ng maraming mga pamilya na walang tahanan.

Etymology

The word 'pagwawasak' comes from the root word 'wasak' which means to break or destroy. The prefix 'pag-' connects to the root word.

Common Phrases and Expressions

destruction of nature
Destruction or damage of natural resources.
pagwawasak ng kalikasan
destruction of community
Destruction of livelihood or relationships among people in a place.
pagwawasak ng komunidad

Related Words

broken
The state of being incomplete or in poor condition.
sira
destroyed
A term referring to physical damage or harm.
wasak

Slang Meanings

separation or destruction of something important
I thought we were happy, but our relationship is already breaking down.
Akala ko masaya na kami pero nagwawasak na pala ang relasyon namin.
sudden change that causes chaos
Because of the breakdown of our plans, we struggled to find a solution.
Dahil sa pagwawasak ng mga plano, nahirapan kaming makahanap ng solusyon.
intense emotional pain or distress
The heartbreak when he left me was something I can't forget.
Yung pagwawasak ng puso ko nang iniwan ako niya, hindi ko makakalimutan.