Karahasan (en. Violence)
ka-ra-ha-san
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of behavior or action that causes physical harm to others.
Violence should not be accepted in any society.
Ang karahasan ay hindi dapat tinatanggap sa kahit anong uri ng lipunan.
Quick and intense aggression or attack.
The violence during the protests instilled fear in the people.
Ang karahasan sa mga protesta ay nagdulot ng takot sa mga tao.
The use of physical force against someone's will.
Misunderstandings should not be a reason for violence.
Hindi dapat maging dahilan ng karahasan ang hindi pagkakaintindihan.
Etymology
Derived from the word 'karahas', meaning violent and excessive actions that cause harm.
Common Phrases and Expressions
domestic violence
Exploitation or physical abuse that occurs within a household.
karahasan sa tahanan
fight against violence
Campaign or initiatives to suppress or combat violence in society.
labanan ang karahasan
Related Words
abuse
An action that causes pain or harm to another person, usually in the context of physical abuse.
pang-aabuso
fight
An encounter or battle between two sides.
away
conflict
Dispute or disagreement between people.
sigalot
Slang Meanings
violence like a game
For them, violence is like a game that shows no concern for others' welfare.
Kumbaga, sa kanila, ang karahasan ay parang laro lang na walang pakialam sa kapakanan ng iba.
cool violence
Nowadays, movies are full of cool violence that attracts people to watch.
Yung mga pelikula ngayon, puro astig na karahasan ang nagpapabidyo sa mga tao.
show-off violence
At parties, people only want show-off violence to have fun.
Sa mga gimik, ang mga pabibo na karahasan lang ang gusto ng mga tao para sumaya.