Kabawalan (en. Prohibition)

/kabawalan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The state or condition of being forbidden.
The prohibition of smoking in school is strictly enforced.
Ang kabawalan ng paggamit ng sigarilyo sa paaralan ay mahigpit na ipinatutupad.
Something that is not permitted to be done.
The prohibition of entering private places without permission must be followed.
Ang kabawalan ng pagpasok sa mga pribadong lugar nang walang pahintulot ay dapat sundin.
Indication of bans or limitations.
It is important to know the prohibitions so we do not make mistakes.
Mahalagang malaman ang mga kabawalan upang hindi tayo magkamali.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'bawal', which means forbidden.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Not allowed here.
There are actions or behaviors that are not permitted.
Bawal dito.
There is a prohibition on the use of mobile phones.
The use of mobile phones is forbidden.
May kabawalan sa paggamit ng mobile phone.

Related Words

compliance
The act of adhering to rules and regulations.
pagsunod
limitation
A condition that restricts certain activities or behaviors.
limitasyon

Slang Meanings

not allowed
It's really kabawalan to enter this house.
Kabawalan talagang pumasok dito sa loob ng bahay na 'to.
forbidden
It's kabawalan to bring food here now.
Kabawalan na kasing magdala ng pagkain dito.
restricted
There are kabawalan inside the office.
Merong mga kabawalan sa loob ng opisina.