Diborsyada (en. Divorce)

/diˈbɔrsyadə/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An official ending of marriage in a legal manner.
The divorce allowed her to remarry.
Ang diborsyada ay nagbigay-daan sa kanya na muling mag-asawa.
A legal process aimed at ending the relationship of a couple.
They needed to undergo divorce to settle their assets.
Kailangan nilang dumaan sa diborsyada para maayos ang kanilang mga ari-arian.
Separation of a couple concerning legal obligations to each other.
After a long and painful divorce, they found their peace.
Matapos ang mahaba at masakit na diborsyada, natagpuan nila ang kanilang kapayapaan.

Etymology

Derived from the English word 'divorce' which means the separation of married couples.

Common Phrases and Expressions

sending a divorce
The process of submitting documents for legal separation.
nagpapadala ng diborsyada
divorced couple
Couple that is legally separated.
diborsyadong mag-asawa

Related Words

separation
The process of cutting or ending a relationship or connection.
paghihiwalay
lawyer
A person who provides legal advice or representation in cases such as divorce.
Abugado

Slang Meanings

Just laugh about it
Oh wow, I can’t believe she’s divorced, but it’s cool, we just laugh about it.
Ay grabe, parang di ko akalain na diborsyada na siya, pero okey lang, tawanan lang tayo.
Desperate times
Wow, she’s divorced and it looks like a desperate situation for her now.
Aba, diborsyada na siya, parang kapit sa patalim na ang sitwasyon niya ngayon.
Rusty soldier (out of practice)
She said she’s divorced, but she looks like a rusty soldier now.
Sabi niya diborsyada na siya, pero parang kalawang na sundalo na ang dating niya.