sakuna
sakunâ with stress marks
accident; calamity; disaster
Usage Note
Sakuna often refers to natural calamities such as typhoons, earthquakes, or floods — events that are tragically frequent in the Philippines. It is also used for serious accidents. The word conveys a sense of sudden, unavoidable tragedy and is commonly heard in news broadcasts and disaster-preparedness discussions.
Examples
" May sakuna sa kalsada. "
Natural Translation
There is an accident on the road.
Literal Translation
There-is accident on road.
" May malaking sakuna sa bayan. "
Natural Translation
There is a big disaster in the town.
Literal Translation
There-is big disaster in town.
" Dahil sa lakas ng bagyo, maraming sakuna ang naitala sa iba't ibang bahagi ng probinsya. "
Natural Translation
Because of the strength of the typhoon, many disasters were recorded in various parts of the province.
Literal Translation
Because of strength of typhoon, many disaster the recorded in various parts of province.
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