Kaalipnan (en. Enslavement)

[ka-a-lip-nan]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The condition of being a slave or an unfree person.
Slavery leads to hardships and suffering for its victims.
Ang kaalipnan ay nagdudulot ng mga paghihirap at pagdurusa sa mga biktima nito.
An economic or social system based on slavery.
Many countries fell under slavery during the colonization period.
Maraming bansa ang sumailalim sa kaalipnan noong panahon ng kolonisasyon.
Loss of a person's freedom under the control of another.
Slavery causes the degradation of human dignity.
Ang kaalipnan ay nagiging sanhi ng pagkasira ng dignidad ng tao.

Common Phrases and Expressions

in bondage
in the state of enslavement
nasa kaalipnan

Related Words

slave
A person who is kept unfree and performs duties for a master.
alipin
exploitation
The act of taking advantage of workers under poor conditions.
pagsasamantala

Slang Meanings

When there's irritation or anger towards another person.
Don't be angry, they didn't do anything wrong to you! It's just kaalipnan!
Huwag ka nang magalit, wala naman siyang ginawang masama sa'yo! Kaalipnan lang yan!
Interference that puts pressure.
Your questions are just kaalipnan again, just chill!
Kaalipnan na naman yang mga tanong mo, chill ka lang!
Irritation at someone's behavior.
Your kaalipnan towards him, it's like you don't even know him!
Ang kaalipnan mo sa kanya, parang hindi mo siya kilala!