Damaging in Tagalog

“Damaging” in Tagalog is “Nakakasira” or “Mapaminsala” – referring to something that causes harm, injury, or negative effects. This term is essential for describing harmful actions, consequences, or situations in Filipino conversations.

[Words] = Damaging

[Definition]

• Damaging /ˈdæmɪdʒɪŋ/
• Adjective: Causing physical harm or injury to something.
• Adjective: Having a detrimental effect on someone or something.
• Verb (present participle): The act of inflicting harm or injury.

[Synonyms] = Nakakasira, Mapaminsala, Nakakapinsala, Makasasama, Destructive (Mapangwasak), Harmful (Nakakapinsala)

[Example]

• Ex1_EN: The scandal had a damaging effect on his political career.
• Ex1_PH: Ang iskandalo ay nagkaroon ng nakakasira na epekto sa kanyang karera sa pulitika.

• Ex2_EN: Excessive exposure to sunlight can be damaging to your skin.
• Ex2_PH: Ang labis na pagkakalantad sa sikat ng araw ay maaaring makasama sa iyong balat.

• Ex3_EN: The typhoon caused damaging winds that destroyed many homes.
• Ex3_PH: Ang bagyo ay nagdulot ng nakakasira ng hangin na sumira sa maraming tahanan.

• Ex4_EN: His damaging comments about the company led to his dismissal.
• Ex4_PH: Ang kanyang mapaminsala na komento tungkol sa kompanya ay humantong sa kanyang pagsisante.

• Ex5_EN: Smoking is damaging to both your lungs and heart.
• Ex5_PH: Ang paninigarilyo ay nakakasama sa iyong baga at puso.