Disaprobahan (en. Disapproved)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To recognize or consider something as unacceptable.
The teachers disapproved of their suggestion for the project.
Disaprobahan ng mga guro ang kanilang mungkahi sa proyekto.
To express disagreement or lack of accord.
He often disapproves of his colleagues' ideas.
Madalas niyang disaprobahan ang mga ideya ng kanyang mga kasamahan.
To reject or not accept a proposal or decision.
The board of directors disapproved the new policy.
Disaprobahan ng board of directors ang bagong patakaran.

Etymology

From the English word 'disapprove' combined with the Tagalog suffix '-an' to express the action of expressing disapproval.

Common Phrases and Expressions

disapprove the decision
Not accepting a decision that has been made.
disaprobahan ang desisyon

Related Words

shortcoming
A lack or deviation from the proper behavior or steps.
pagkukulang
opposition
The presence of disagreement or discord.
pagsalungat

Slang Meanings

Due to disagreement, ignored or denied.
Of course, my parents disapproved of my plan to study abroad.
Siyempre, disaprobahan ng mga magulang ko ang plano kong mag-aral sa ibang bansa.
A bit of opposition or disagreement with an idea or action.
There was some disapproval in the group regarding the new project that was proposed.
May disaprobahan sa grupo tungkol sa bagong proyekto na inirekomenda.