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    Hukuman (en. Punishment)

    /hu-ku-man/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A type of penalty imposed on a person due to their mistakes or crimes.
    The court gave a heavier punishment to the accused.
    Ang hukuman ay nagbigay ng mas mabigat na hukuman sa akusado.
    The result of making a decision that causes suffering or pain.
    Life imprisonment without parole is one of the heaviest sentences.
    Ang hukuman ng buhay na walang parol ay isa sa pinakamabigat na hukuman.
    A legal process aimed at determining the guilt or fault of a person.
    The court processed cases of offenders.
    Ang hukuman ay nagproseso ng mga kaso ng mga salarin.

    Etymology

    from the root word 'hukom' meaning 'judgment' or 'decree'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    judgment of God
    A punishment or chastisement from God based on one's deeds.
    hukuman ng Diyos
    severe punishment
    A strict or harsh penalty.
    mabigat na hukuman

    Related Words

    judge
    A person with the authority to decide legal cases.
    hukom
    case
    A legal argument or dispute brought before the court.
    kaso

    Slang Meanings

    punishment
    That 'arrest' in the street was so funny, it looked like a superhero getting apprehended!
    Sobrang nakakatawang hukuman yung nahuli sa kalye, akala mo'y superhero sa pagkaka-‘arrest’!
    blame (for something not done)
    His punishment from his friends is totally unfair because he really did nothing wrong.
    Yung hukuman niya sa mga kaibigan, sabit na sabit kasi wala talagang kasalanan.
    consequences
    You need to be careful because every action has its own punishment!
    Dapat kang maging maingat, kasi may hukuman ang bawat aksyon mo!