Pinsalain (en. To hurt)

pin-sa-lain

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

An action that results in a negative impact on another person or thing.

Sometimes, we unintentionally harm things that are important to us.

Minsan, hindi sinasadyang pinsalain ang mga bagay na mahalaga sa atin.

Having an effect that weakens or harms health.

He doesn't want to harm his body with vices.

Ayaw niyang pinsalain ang kanyang katawan sa bisyo.

To perform an action that causes damage or pain.

He harmed himself with his mistake.

Nakapinsalain siya ng kanyang pagkakamali.

from the root word 'pinsala'

harm the environment

causes damage to nature

pinsalain ang kalikasan

don't harm our relationship

avoid damaging the bond

huwag pinsalain ang ating relasyon

damage

The state of being harmed or injured. For example: 'His hand has damage.'

pinsala

to cause pain

An act or action that causes pain or harm. For example: 'Don't hurt others.'

manakit

discussed

Let's pin down what needs to be done tomorrow.

Pinsalain na natin kung anong dapat gawin bukas.

specified

You need to specify the important things.

Pinsalain mo na yung mga importanteng bagay.

set in stone

Let's pin this down, no turning back!

Pinsalain na natin 'to, walang atrasan!