EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
to cause to wither...
torpedo (weapon)...
to sabotage a courtship...
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FIL: Maging sanhi ng pagkalanta o pagkatuyo ng isang halaman o bulaklak.
EN: to cause to wither
This is what extreme heat does to the plants on your balcony. Figuratively, it's what a harsh, soul-crushing comment can do to someone's spirit or enthusiasm. It just makes them wilt.
A causative verb, primarily used for plants, but can be used metaphorically for emotions, spirit, or beauty.
🇵🇭 Ang sobrang init ng araw ay makalanta ng mga bulaklak.
🇺🇸 The intense heat of the sun can cause the flowers to wither.
🇵🇭 Ang masasakit na salita ay makalanta ng puso.
🇺🇸 Harsh words can cause a heart to wither.
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