EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
to oppress, to maltreat, to abuse...
to cause to sag; to make something bend downwards...
to make someone sad...
Pang-uri
Isang katangian ng pagiging kalmado, matatag ang loob, at hindi nakakaramdam ng takot, kaba, o pagkabalisa sa harap ng isang hamon o sitwasyon.
/ma-nga-NYA-ya/
FIL: Gumawa ng masama, manakit, o magpahirap sa kapwa, lalo na sa mga mas mahina o walang kapangyarihan.
EN: to oppress, to maltreat, to abuse
This is what happens when someone in power, like a 'trapo' (traditional politician) or a toxic boss, uses their position to make life difficult for others. It's the act of being an abusive bully, but on a more systemic or power-imbalanced level. Think of it as the verb form of injustice.
The root word 'anyaya' more commonly means 'to invite' (from 'mag-anyaya'). However, in 'manganyaya', it takes on a negative meaning of abuse or oppression, possibly from an older, obsolete root 'danyaya'. The two should not be confused.
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🇵🇭 Ipinagbabawal ng batas ang manganyaya ng mga manggagawa.
🇺🇸 The law prohibits the oppression of workers.
Pang-uri
Isang katangian ng pagiging kalmado, matatag ang loob, at hindi nakakaramdam ng takot, kaba, o pagkabalisa sa harap ng isang hamon o sitwasyon.