Estigma (en. Stigma)

/esˈtiɡma/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A negative mark or label that results in shame or regret for a person.

The stigma of mental illness prevents many people from seeking help.

Ang estigma ng sakit na mental ay nagiging hadlang sa maraming tao na humingi ng tulong.

A behavior or trait that indicates a difference in a person or group.

The stigma surrounding HIV-infected individuals leads to discrimination against them.

Ang estigma sa mga nahawaan ng HIV ay nagiging dahilan ng diskriminasyon sa kanila.

The process of creating a negative reputation for a person or group based on their characteristics.

We need to fight stigma to achieve a better society.

Kailangan nating labanan ang estigma upang makamit ang mas maayos na lipunan.

This word originated from the Greek 'stigma' meaning 'mark' or 'wound'.

stigmatized community

A community that experiences intense stigma due to a disease or characteristic.

estigmatisang komunidad

difference

Refers to any experience or characteristic that places a person or group in a position of discrimination or stigmatization.

pagkakaiba

discrimination

Unfair treatment or perception of a person or group based on their characteristics.

diskriminasyon

Super stigmatized are the gay people here in town.

People really stigmatized the gay people here in town.

Sobrang estigmatized ng mga tao 'yung mga bakla dito sa bayan.

A lot of stereotypes happen when it comes to gender issues.

Many stigmas happen when it comes to gender issues.

Maraming estigmas ang nangyayari kapag usaping gender na.

They just label unemployed people as stigmas.

They just call unemployed people stigmas.

Estigma na lang ang tawag sa mga taong walang trabaho.

Most of us are stigmatized because of bullying at school.

Most of us are stigmatized due to bullying at school.

Karamihan sa atin na-estigmatized kasi sa bullying sa school.