Peste (en. Pest)

ˈpɛstɛ

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An infectious disease that spreads and causes widespread death.
The pest caused fear among people all over the world.
Ang peste ay nagdulot ng takot sa mga tao sa buong mundo.
Anything that causes destruction or harm.
It is said that insects are pests for crops.
Sinasabing ang mga insekto ay peste sa mga pananim.
A type of plague caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis.
The black death plague was one of the most frightening epidemics in history.
Ang peste ng itim na daga ay isa sa mga pinakanakakatakot na epidemya sa kasaysayan.

Etymology

Latin: pestis

Common Phrases and Expressions

pest of insects
Insects that cause damage to crops or property.
peste ng mga insekto
health pest
Disease that poses a threat to human health.
peste sa kalusugan

Related Words

plague
An epidemic or widespread outbreak of a disease.
salot
disease
A condition of the body that causes discomfort.
sakit

Slang Meanings

Brazen face
Damn, he even asked what I'm doing here.
Peste, nagtanong pa siya kung anong ginagawa ko dito.
So annoyed
Damn, he always drags me into his problems.
Peste, lagi na lang akong sinasama sa mga problema niya.
Awesome person
That damn friend of mine, gives me full support.
Yung pesteng kaibigan ko, todo support sa akin.
Girl to avoid
Damn, she keeps avoiding me even though I like her.
Peste, umiiwas siya sakin kahit gusto ko siya.