EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
to break down; to have a falling out...
gullible person; dupe...
severed; cut off...
Pang-uri
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/mag-ka-si-RA/
FIL: Ang pagkasira o pagkawala ng tamang paggana ng isang bagay o makina; o ang pagkasira ng isang relasyon o pagkakaibigan.
EN: to break down; to have a falling out
This word has two vibes. First, it's your laptop deciding to die right before a deadline ("Hala, nagkasira yung laptop!"). Second, it's when besties suddenly become mortal enemies, usually over something petty. It's the "we don't talk anymore" phase of a friendship. From BFFs to "seen-zoned" real quick.
From `magka-` (prefix indicating reciprocal or joint action, or sudden occurrence) + `sira` (broken, damaged).
ROOT MEANING: to break; to damage; to destroy
Can refer to an object breaking or a relationship deteriorating. The context determines the meaning.
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🇵🇭 Ayaw umandar ng kotse, baka nagkasira ang makina.
🇺🇸 The car won't start, the engine might have broken down.
🇵🇭 Sayang, nagkasira ang magkaibigan dahil sa pera.
🇺🇸 It's a shame, the friends had a falling out because of money.
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.