Wasak (en. Broken)

wá-sak

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of breaking or damaging something.
Break the box to get its contents.
Wasakin mo ang kahon upang makuha ang laman nito.
adjective
Broken or damaged that is no longer whole or in order.
The broken toy can no longer be used.
Ang wasak na laruan ay hindi na maaring gamitin.
Left without validity or inactive.
The broken promise caused a rift between them.
Ang wasak na pangako ay nagdulot ng hidwaan sa kanila.

Etymology

Derived from a term meaning a piece or part of something that is broken.

Common Phrases and Expressions

broken heart
Reflects intense emotional pain, often due to love or relationship destruction.
wasak ang puso

Related Words

to break
The act of causing something or someone to be broken.
wasakin
destruction
The condition of being broken; damage.
pagkawasak

Slang Meanings

Broken or extremely damaged
The vehicle is totally wrecked from the accident.
Wasak na wasak na yung sasakyan sa aksidente.
Lost control or mood completely ruined
I'm totally wrecked with stress from school.
Wasak na wasak na ako sa stress sa school.
Defeated or left behind
I bombed the exam, I can't handle it.
Wasak ako sa exam, di ko kaya.