As a Noun: 1. An event which is very unsuccessful or unpleasant, especially one that is unexpected and which causes a lot of damage or suffering. English = disaster. 2. Especially in religious contexts, something that is completely unacceptable to members of the religion. English = abomination. As a Verb or Adjective: 1. A situation or experience which is very serious and unpleasant. English = (be) terrible, (be) dreadful. 2. Of an event, to be very unsuccessful or unpleasant, especially when it is unexpected and causes a lot of damage or suffering. English = (be) disastrous. 3. To be very bad or very unpleasant. English = (be) abominable.