daluyong
daluyóng with stress marks
tidal wave; huge calamity
Usage Note
Daluyong originally referred to large ocean swells or tidal waves, but it is used both literally and figuratively. 'Daluyong ng problema' (wave of problems) and 'daluyong ng sigalot' (surge of conflict) are common metaphorical uses. The Philippines' vulnerability to typhoons and tsunamis gives the word real cultural weight.
Examples
" Malakas ang daluyong sa dagat. "
Natural Translation
The waves at sea are huge.
Literal Translation
Strong the tidal-wave in-the sea.
" Nilamon ng daluyong ang mga barko sa baybayin. "
Natural Translation
The tidal wave swallowed the boats along the shore.
Literal Translation
Swallowed by-the tidal-wave the boats at-the shore.
" Hindi nila inakalang darating ang isang daluyong ng problema matapos masunog ang kanilang maliit na negosyo. "
Natural Translation
They did not expect that a wave of problems would come after their small business burned down.
Literal Translation
Not they expected that will-come a surge of problem after burned the their small business.
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