EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
exploitation; taking advantage...
wharf, small pier...
dilution; diluent...
Pang-uri
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FIL: Ang akto ng paggamit sa isang tao o sitwasyon para sa sariling kapakinabangan, kadalasan sa paraang hindi patas o nakapipinsala sa iba.
EN: exploitation; taking advantage
This is what happens when your 'friend' only calls you when they need something, like a ride at 3 AM or to borrow money they'll never pay back. It's the classic 'user-friendly' move. In a larger context, it's what corporations or powerful people do to the vulnerable. It's a major red flag in any 'ship.
From pag- (nominalizer) + samantala (to take advantage of an opportunity).
ROOT MEANING: meanwhile, in the meantime
Carries a strong negative connotation.
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🇵🇭 Ang pagsasamantala sa mga manggagawa ay isang malubhang isyu sa lipunan.
🇺🇸 The exploitation of workers is a serious societal issue.
🇵🇭 Hindi niya namalayan na biktima na pala siya ng pagsasamantala ng kasintahan.
🇺🇸 She didn't realize she was already a victim of her boyfriend's taking advantage of her.
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.