Gantindusa (en. Retribution)

/ɡan.tinˈdu.sa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A form of atonement referring to revenge for sins or mistakes.

Retribution can lead to deeper conflicts among people.

Ang gantindusa ay maaaring magdulot ng mas malalim na hidwaan sa mga tao.

The process of avenging or returning pain that was received.

His retribution brought misunderstanding to their family.

Ang kanyang gantindusa ay nagdala ng di pagkakaunawaan sa kanilang pamilya.

Derived from the root words 'ganti', meaning recompense or reply, and 'dusa', referring to suffering or pain.

Return of pain

Revenge for the pain caused by another.

Ganti ng sakit

recompense

Refers to a return or reply to an action.

ganti

suffering

Expresses the pain or distress experienced by a person.

dusa

Revenge mixed with drama.

I wish he had prepared a better revenge for what happened.

Sana nag-empake siya ng mas magandang gantindusa sa mga nangyari.

Carrying out punishment or returning bad feelings.

He often says that revenge is just a fantasy.

Madalas niyang sinasabi na ang gantindusa ay pawang pantasya lang.

Spreading news that involves revenge.

I saw her posts on social media, all about revenge and who-knows-what.

Nakita ko yung mga post niya sa social media, puro gantindusa na ewan.