EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
suppression; oppression...
to drag oneself; to crawl with difficulty...
to sprawl; to lie down carelessly...
Pang-uri
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/pag-si-KIL/
FIL: Ang marahas o di-makatarungang pagpigil sa kalayaan, karapatan, o pag-unlad ng isang tao o grupo.
EN: suppression; oppression
This is a heavy word. It's when 'the man' keeps you down. Think martial law, censorship, or a super strict boss who shuts down every idea you have. *Pagsikil* is the act of choking someone's freedom or rights. It's what heroes in movies fight against. It's the ultimate violation of 'you do you.'
Root word 'sikil' means to press down, to compact, or to suppress.
Carries a strong negative connotation, often used in political or social justice contexts.
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🇵🇭 Ang pagsikil sa kalayaan sa pamamahayag ay isang malubhang isyu sa maraming bansa.
🇺🇸 The suppression of the freedom of the press is a serious issue in many countries.
🇵🇭 Tinuligsa ng mga aktibista ang pagsikil sa karapatan ng mga manggagawa.
🇺🇸 The activists condemned the oppression of workers' rights.
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.