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Translate Files Lapastangan (en. Sacrilege)
la-pas-tan-gan
Meaning & Definition
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noun
An act of desecration or violation of sacred or highly-valued things.
His words are considered sacrilege to the culture of the people.
Ang kanyang mga salita ay itinuturing na lapastangan sa kultura ng mga tao.
The violation of traditions or beliefs esteemed by a group.
The desecration of their rituals caused anger in the community.
Ang paglapastangan sa kanilang mga ritwal ay nagdulot ng galit sa komunidad.
Etymology
root word 'lapastangan' derived from 'lapastanganin' meaning 'to abuse or disrespect'
Common Phrases and Expressions
desecrate the traditions
violation of traditions
lapastanganin ang mga tradisyon
Related Words
desecrate
An act of desecration or disrespect.
lapastanganin
Slang Meanings
rude or disrespectful
He's so rude that I stopped talking to him.
Sobrang lapastangan niya kaya hindi na ako nakipag-usap sa kanya.
like ugly or naughty
I don't like rude people, it's better to be alone.
Ayoko sa mga lapastangan na tao, mabuti pa mag-isa na lang.
without manners
I was shocked by the rudeness of the kids on the street.
Nagulat ako sa lapastangan ng mga bata doon sa kalsada.