Sisma (en. Earthquake)
/ˈsisma/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A natural event caused by the movement of tectonic plates beneath the earth.
A strong earthquake struck the region yesterday.
Nagkaroon ng malakas na sisma sa rehiyon kahapon.
The shaking of the earth that can cause damage to structures and lives.
The earthquake caused significant damage in the city.
Ang sisma ay nagdulot ng malaking pinsala sa lungsod.
A form of seismic activity that can be measured by seismometers.
Scientists study past earthquakes to understand their causes.
Pinag-aaralan ng mga siyentipiko ang mga dati nang mga sisma upang malaman ang mga dahilan nito.
Etymology
Derived from the Spanish word 'sismo'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
The earthquake erupted
A strong earthquake struck.
Sumabog ang sisma
Seismic activity
Movement of the earth that causes earthquakes.
Sismikong aktibidad
Related Words
earthquake
A more common term for 'sisma' often used in everyday conversation.
lindol
seismometer
An instrument used to measure the movements of the earth.
seismometer
Slang Meanings
Collective anger or being mad
They're so sisma now, it looks like they're really going to fight.
Sobrang sisma na nila, mukhang mag-aaway na talaga.
Too much emotion
She went full sisma on her post, totally full of drama!
Naka-sisma siya sa kanyang post, punung-puno ng drama!