Kaparusahan (en. Punishment)
/kapaˈrusahan/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A condition or state describing punishment or penalty.
The punishment for the crime should be appropriate to the act.
Ang kaparusahan sa krimen ay dapat na angkop sa ginawa.
The process of imposing a punishment on a person due to their wrongdoing.
The court's punishment will have an impact on his future.
Ang kaparusahan ng hukuman ay magkakaroon ng epekto sa kanyang kinabukasan.
A law or regulation that stipulates penalties for violators.
The punishment for breaking the law is enforced effectively.
Ang kaparusahan para sa paglabag sa batas ay ipinapatupad ng mabisang paraan.
Etymology
From the root word 'parusa' with the prefix 'ka-' indicating a state or characteristic.
Common Phrases and Expressions
punishment under the law
The penalties prescribed by law for crimes.
kaparusahan sa batas
do not fear punishment
An encouragement not to fear consequences in the form of punishment.
huwag matakot sa kaparusahan
Related Words
penalty
A punishment imposed as a consequence of a wrongdoing.
parusa
crime
An act that violates the law and may lead to punishment.
krimen
Slang Meanings
consequence
When someone does something wrong, surely a consequence will come upon them.
Kapag may ginawang mali, tiyak na may kaparusahan na darating sa kanya.
caught
Oh no, you're in trouble again with your punishment.
Naku, sabit ka na naman sa kaparusahan mo.
shield
Do you want a shield from punishments? You just need to behave.
Gusto mo bang kalasag sa mga kaparusahan? Kailangan mo lang magpakabait.