Pananalasa (en. Devastation)

/pananaˈlasa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The complete destruction or damage to a place or thing.
The devastation caused by this typhoon resulted in a lot of destruction.
Ang pananalasa ng bagyong ito ay naging sanhi ng maraming pagkasira.
Widespread destruction caused by a natural calamity.
The devastation from the earthquake caused great fear among the residents.
Ang pananalasa ng lindol ay nagdulot ng malaking takot sa mga residente.
Action that brings intense effects or influence in a situation.
The impact of ideas in the debate opened a new understanding of the issues.
Ang pananalasa ng mga ideya sa debate ay nagbukas ng bagong pag-unawa sa mga isyu.

Etymology

derived from the words 'victory' and 'action' related to dominance and impact

Common Phrases and Expressions

devastation of nature
The impact of natural events causing damage.
pananalasa ng kalikasan
devastation of a typhoon
The widespread damage caused by a typhoon.
pananalasa ng bagyo

Related Words

damage
The result of devastation that leads to irreversible effects.
pinsala
earthquake
A natural calamity capable of causing widespread devastation.
lindol

Slang Meanings

Destruction or damage to something following heavy rain or a storm.
The storm was so strong that the devastation was real in the homes of the town.
Sobrang lakas ng bagyo, talagang pananalasa ang nangyari sa mga bahay sa bayan.
Severe effect or damage caused by an event.
The impact of the economic crisis was so bad, many lost their jobs.
Yung pananalasa ng economic crisis, sobrang daming nawalan ng trabaho.
Intense destruction or revenge.
The group unleashed devastation on their enemies in the fight.
Nagkaroon ng pananalasa ang grupo sa mga kalaban nila sa laban.