Damage in Tagalog

“Damage” in Tagalog is “Pinsala” – the primary translation referring to harm, injury, or destruction caused to something or someone. This versatile word appears in various contexts, from discussing property damage to describing emotional harm. Discover the nuanced ways Filipinos express different types of damage in their language.

[Words] = Damage

[Definition]:

• Damage /ˈdæmɪdʒ/
• Noun: Physical harm caused to something that impairs its value, usefulness, or normal function
• Noun: Harm or injury to a person or their reputation
• Verb: To inflict physical harm on something so as to impair its value, usefulness, or normal function

[Synonyms] = Pinsala, Sira, Wasak, Pagkasira, Kapinsalaan, Pagkawasak

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: The typhoon caused severe damage to homes and infrastructure throughout the region.
• Ex1_PH: Ang bagyo ay nagdulot ng matinding pinsala sa mga tahanan at imprastraktura sa buong rehiyon.
• Ex2_EN: Smoking can damage your lungs and lead to serious health problems.
• Ex2_PH: Ang paninigarilyo ay maaaring makapinsala sa iyong mga baga at humantong sa seryosong mga problema sa kalusugan.
• Ex3_EN: The insurance will cover all damage to the vehicle from the accident.
• Ex3_PH: Ang insurance ay sasaklaw sa lahat ng pinsala sa sasakyan mula sa aksidente.
• Ex4_EN: Water damage from the leak has ruined the wooden floor.
• Ex4_PH: Ang pinsala ng tubig mula sa tagas ay sumira sa kahoy na sahig.
• Ex5_EN: His reputation suffered significant damage after the scandal broke out.
• Ex5_PH: Ang kanyang reputasyon ay nakaranas ng malaking pinsala matapos lumabas ang eskandalo.