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    Maglapastangan (en. To desecrate)

    /maɡ.la.pas.tan.ɡan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    The act of desecrating something or someone.
    Do not desecrate their traditions.
    Huwag maglapastangan sa kanilang mga tradisyon.
    Neglecting or disrespecting customary respect.
    His behavior disrespected the elders.
    Ang kanyang asal ay maglapastangan sa mga nakatatanda.
    Destroying or violating sacred or important things.
    Desecrating their church is unacceptable.
    Ang maglapastangan sa kanilang simbahan ay hindi katanggap-tanggap.

    Etymology

    Derived from the word 'lapastangan' meaning to disrespect traditions or dignity.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    do not desecrate
    a reminder not to perform actions that are against tradition or respect.
    huwag maglapastangan

    Related Words

    desecration
    A noun referring to disrespect or violation of rights.
    lapastangan

    Slang Meanings

    Rude or disrespectful
    What he did to tarnish the person's reputation is really disrespectful.
    Ang ginawa niyang pagyurak sa reputasyon ng tao ay talagang maglapastangan.
    Actions that are undesirable
    Their gestures in front of people are so undesirable.
    Napaka-maglapastangan ng mga gestures nila sa harap ng tao.
    Trampling on the dignity of others
    Their laughter while pointing out the teacher is so demeaning.
    Yung tawanan nila habang sinasabihan ang guro, sobrang maglapastangan.