Dahas (en. Violence)
/ˈda.has/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
Physical aggression or attack that causes damage or pain.
Violence is not a solution to conflicts.
Ang dahas ay hindi solusyon sa mga hidwaan.
Creating fear or threats using force.
The violence of these groups instills fear in the community.
Ang dahas ng mga uring ito ay nagdudulot ng takot sa komunidad.
Any type of force that is unlawful.
Any violence against women should not be tolerated.
Ang anumang dahas laban sa kababaihan ay hindi dapat pagtanggapin.
Etymology
from the Spanish word 'daño' meaning damage
Common Phrases and Expressions
no need for violence
The idea that force is not necessary to resolve a situation.
hindi kailangan ng dahas
condemn violence
Opposition and resistance to violence in any form.
kondena ang dahas
Related Words
violence
Refers to excessive force or aggression that may cause damage.
karahasan
injured
Person or animal that was hurt due to violence or accident.
sugatang
Slang Meanings
use of force or power; intimidation
You shouldn't use violence for your jealousy, you should talk things out.
Hindi mo dapat gawing dahas ang pagsisilos mo, dapat mag-usap kayo.
use of violence or force
His solution to charge at his opponent was violence.
Naging dahas ang solusyon niyang sumugod sa kanyang kalaban.
swift action with aggression
He fell in the fight due to the opponent's force.
Bumagsak siya sa laban dahil sa dahas ng kalaban.