Sirasira (en. Broken)

/si-ra-si-ra/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Means having parts that are broken or in poor condition.
That house is broken down and needs repair.
Ang bahay na iyon ay sirasira at kailangan ng ayos.
A description for something that is not repaired or reliable.
Don't rely on his broken down car.
Huwag kang umaasa sa kanyang sirasira na sasakyan.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'sira,' meaning 'to break,' with 'sira-sira' describing a state of being broken or damaged.

Common Phrases and Expressions

crazy
Means crazy or has problems with the mind.
sira ang ulo
broken things
Things that are no longer in good condition and need repair.
sira-sirang bagay

Related Words

to break
The act of causing something to be broken or fall apart.
sirain
broken
Refers to something that is broken or no longer in good condition.
sira

Slang Meanings

loony (crazy)
Your classmate seems loony, always getting us scolded!
Parang sira-sira na 'yang kaklase mo, lagi nalang kami pinapagalitan!
torn (clothes)
Wow, your clothes are really torn, you need to buy new ones!
Grabe, ang sira-sira ng damit mo, kailangan mo na talagang bumili ng bago!
acting foolish (lost their mind)
Oh no, your best friend is acting foolish, they're not themselves!
Hala, sira-sira na 'yang bestfriend mo, wala na sa sarili!