Sakuna (en. Calamity)

sah-koo-nah

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

An event that causes severe damage or harm.

An earthquake is a type of calamity that causes widespread damage.

Ang lindol ay isang uri ng sakuna na nagdudulot ng malawakang pinsala.

An unforeseen event that brings danger or disaster.

One must be prepared for any calamity that may arise.

Kailangang maging handa sa anumang sakuna na maaaring dumating.

A situation of severe misfortune or trouble.

Calamity brings fear and anxiety to people.

Ang sakuna ay nagdudulot ng takot at pangamba sa mga tao.

From the Sanskrit word 'sukhāna', meaning 'experience of suffering'.

disaster accompanied by danger

A type of calamity that also brings threats.

sakuna na may kasamang panganib

prepare for calamity

Be prepared for any disaster that may occur.

paghandaan ang sakuna

natural resources

Resources created by nature that may be affected by calamities.

likas na yaman

nation

A society that may experience calamity on a large scale.

nasyon

Problem or distress

Wow, I have so many troubles in my life lately!

Grabe, ang daming sakuna sa buhay ko lately!

Failure or defeat

He flopped in the exam, that's why he failed.

Nag-sakuna siya sa exam, kaya bumagsak siya.

Bad luck or mishaps

No matter what I do, there always seems to be trouble on the way.

Kahit anong gawin ko, laging may sakuna sa daan.