Sandaanin (en. Typhoon)

/san.da.a.nin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of severe weather typically characterized by strong winds and rain.
The typhoon caused severe flooding in low-lying areas.
Ang sandaanin ay nagdulot ng mabigat na pagbaha sa mga low-lying na lugar.
A natural disaster that is hard to predict and often poses dangers.
Due to the typhoon, people were advised to stay indoors.
Dahil sa sandaanin, ang mga tao ay inabisuhan na manatili sa loob ng bahay.
A climatic change that leads to stronger storms at certain times.
According to experts, the typhoon is becoming more frequent due to climate change.
Ayon sa mga eksperto, ang sandaanin ay nagiging mas madalas dulot ng climate change.

Common Phrases and Expressions

typhoon from the east
A typhoon expected to come from the eastern part.
sandaanin sa silangan

Related Words

tornado
A type of very strong wind that is hard to control and causes damage.
buhawi
rain
Precipitation of water from clouds; this is usually associated with a typhoon.
ulan

Slang Meanings

Just right the opposite or overly 'there' (being right there).
I just decided then, and it felt like it just happened out of nowhere.
Saka pa nga ako nag-decide, eh parang sandaanin lang ang nangyari.
Like super tons or super close.
There were so many people at the concert, it felt like they were all right there!
Ang daming tao sa concert, parang sandaanin sila!