Sira (en. Broken)

/siˈra/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A condition where something is not whole or functioning properly.

His cellphone is broken, so he needs to buy a new one.

Ang kanyang cellphone ay sira, kaya't kailangan niyang bumili ng bago.

The result of something being damaged.

The damage to the bridge caused a longer travel time.

Ang sira ng tulay ay nagdulot ng mas matagal na biyahe.

verb

The act of destroying or damaging something.

The child played roughly with his toy and now it's completely broken.

Sinarang mabuti ng bata ang kanyang laruan at ngayon ay sirang-sira na ito.

The act of making something irreparable.

Sometimes excessive use damages tools.

Minsan ang sobrang paggamit ay nakakasira sa mga kagamitan.

Derived from the root word 'sirain'.

crazy

Means there is a problem with someone's thinking or behavior.

sira ang bait

broken system

Means the used system is no longer effective.

sira ang sistema

broken

A term that indicates the condition of being broken and is often used to refer to things that are no longer in order.

sira-sira

destroyer

Tools or equipment used to destroy something.

pang-sira

Broke down or got ruined (in the context of relationships or things).

Wow, she really has a ruined view of our relationship.

Grabe, sira na talaga yung tingin niya sa relasyon natin.

Crazy or going crazy (often used in humorous sentences).

My friend is crazy, dancing alone in the street!

Sira na ata 'tong kaibigan ko, sumasayaw mag-isa sa kalsada!

Crazy-head (a person who doesn’t think straight).

Don't mind that, that person is crazy.

Huwag mong pansinin 'yan, sira-ulo 'yan.