Tsunami in Tagalog

“Tsunami” in Tagalog is “Tsunami” or “Malaking Alon Dagat” – referring to a series of powerful ocean waves caused by underwater earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or landslides. Understanding this term is crucial for disaster preparedness and safety in coastal communities throughout the Philippines.

[Words] = Tsunami

[Definition]

• Tsunami /tsuːˈnɑːmi/
• Noun: A long, high sea wave caused by an underwater earthquake, submarine landslide, or other disturbance.
• Noun: A series of ocean waves with very long wavelengths caused by large-scale disturbances of the ocean.
• Noun (figurative): An overwhelming or powerful surge of something.

[Synonyms] = Tsunami, Malaking Alon Dagat, Alon Lindol, Tidal Wave (less accurate), Daluyong ng Dagat

[Example]

• Ex1_EN: The underwater earthquake triggered a devastating tsunami that hit the coastal areas.
• Ex1_PH: Ang lindol sa ilalim ng dagat ay nag-udyok ng mapaminsalang tsunami na tumama sa mga baybaying lugar.
• Ex2_EN: Scientists use advanced warning systems to detect tsunamis before they reach the shore.
• Ex2_PH: Ang mga siyentipiko ay gumagamit ng mga advanced na sistema ng babala upang makita ang mga tsunami bago sila umabot sa pampang.
• Ex3_EN: Communities near the ocean participated in tsunami evacuation drills last month.
• Ex3_PH: Ang mga komunidad malapit sa dagat ay lumahok sa mga pagsasanay sa paglikas para sa tsunami noong nakaraang buwan.
• Ex4_EN: The 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami was one of the deadliest natural disasters in history.
• Ex4_PH: Ang tsunami sa Indian Ocean noong 2004 ay isa sa pinakamamatay na sakuna sa kalikasan sa kasaysayan.
• Ex5_EN: Warning signs of an approaching tsunami include a sudden recession of ocean water from the shore.
• Ex5_PH: Ang mga palatandaan ng babala ng paparating na tsunami ay kinabibilangan ng biglang pag-urong ng tubig dagat mula sa pampang.