EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
abuse; excess; overindulgence; transgression...
heroism; state of being a hero...
enchantment; fascination...
Pang-uri
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FIL: Ang gawain ng paggamit nang higit sa kinakailangan o nararapat; pang-aabuso sa kapangyarihan o pribilehiyo.
EN: abuse; excess; overindulgence; transgression
Think of a corrupt politician using public funds for their personal vacation. That's pagmamalabis. Or when your team lead takes all the credit for your hard work. It's the act of going way over the line, usually for personal gain, and often at someone else's expense. The noun form of being 'extra' in the worst possible way.
From pag- + the first syllable of mag- (ma-) + mag- + labis (excess).
The noun form of 'magmalabis'. Refers to the act of abuse or excessiveness, often in the context of power, authority, or resources.
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🇵🇭 Ang pagmamalabis sa kapangyarihan ay isang uri ng katiwalian.
🇺🇸 The abuse of power is a form of corruption.
🇵🇭 Itinigil niya ang kanyang pagmamalabis sa pagkain ng matatamis.
🇺🇸 He stopped his overindulgence in eating sweets.
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