gupo
gupô with stress marks
fall, ruins
Usage Note
Gupo describes the act of falling down or collapsing, and the resulting state of ruin. It is used for physical collapse of structures or bodies, and metaphorically for the downfall of governments, empires, or people. Nagupo means 'fell down' or 'collapsed.'
Examples
" Gupo na ang lumang bahay. "
Natural Translation
The old house has collapsed.
Literal Translation
Collapsed already the old house.
" Kita ang gupo ng gusali. "
Natural Translation
The ruins of the building are visible.
Literal Translation
Visible the ruins of-the building.
" Matapos ang malakas na lindol, gupo ang ilang gusali at maraming pamilya ang nawalan ng tahanan. "
Natural Translation
After the strong earthquake, several buildings collapsed and many families lost their homes.
Literal Translation
After the strong earthquake, collapsed the several buildings and many families the lost of home.
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