Infect in Tagalog

“Infect in Tagalog” translates to “impeksyunin,” “mahawahan,” or “manghawa” depending on context. These Filipino terms describe the process of transmitting disease, contaminating with pathogens, or spreading harmful influences. Explore the comprehensive meanings and practical applications of these translations below.

[Words] = Infect

[Definition]:

• Infect /ɪnˈfɛkt/
• Verb 1: To contaminate with disease-causing organisms; to communicate a disease to.
• Verb 2: To affect with a computer virus or malicious software.
• Verb 3: To influence or corrupt someone or something, especially in a harmful way.

[Synonyms] = Impeksyunin, Mahawahan, Makahawa, Kontaminahin, Makaapekto, Manghawa, Magdulot ng impeksyon, Makasama, Dungisan.

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: Bacteria can infect an open wound if it is not properly cleaned and covered.
• Ex1_PH: Ang bacteria ay maaaring impeksyunin ang isang bukas na sugat kung hindi ito maayos na linisin at takpan.
• Ex2_EN: The virus can infect thousands of computers within hours if not contained.
• Ex2_PH: Ang virus ay maaaring mahawahan ang libu-libong kompyuter sa loob ng ilang oras kung hindi mapipigilan.
• Ex3_EN: Mosquitoes infect people with malaria through their bites.
• Ex3_PH: Ang mga lamok ay nakakahawa ng malaria sa mga tao sa pamamagitan ng kanilang kagat.
• Ex4_EN: The doctor warned that the disease could infect other family members living in the same house.
• Ex4_PH: Binabala ng doktor na ang sakit ay maaaring makahawa sa ibang miyembro ng pamilya na nakatira sa parehong bahay.
• Ex5_EN: His negative attitude began to infect the entire team, lowering everyone’s morale.
• Ex5_PH: Ang kanyang negatibong saloobin ay nagsimulang makaapekto sa buong koponan, na nagpababa sa moral ng lahat.