Kasalansang (en. Offense)
/ka.sa.lan.sang/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
An offense or mistake made by a person.
His offense caused a big problem in their community.
Ang kanyang kasalansang ay nagdulot ng malaking problema sa kanilang komunidad.
A violation of a law or regulation.
The offense he committed triggered an investigation.
Ang kasalansang ginawa niya ay nag-udyok ng imbestigasyon.
Etymology
Derived from the root word 'kasalan', which refers to a wrongdoing or mistake.
Common Phrases and Expressions
legal offense
A law describing offenses that carry legal penalties.
kasalansang legal
serious offense
An offense considered serious and having severe consequences.
malubhang kasalansang
Related Words
offense
An event or situation where a person has committed a wrongdoing.
kasalan
mistake
An action or decision that led to an incorrect outcome.
pagkakamali
Slang Meanings
When there's a mistake or shortcoming in something.
Oh no, he made a lot of kasalansang in our project!
Naku, puro kasalansang lang ang ginawa niya sa project natin!
A story that's not true or fictional.
Don't believe his kasalansangs, that's just made up!
Huwag kang maniwala sa mga kasalansang niya, gawa-gawa lang 'yan!
Talking about things that are nonsensical.
He keeps telling kasalansang, doesn't he have anything else to say?
Lagi na lang siyang nagkukwentong kasalansang, wala na bang ibang masabi?