Magparusa (en. To punish)

/mag.pa.ru.sa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To impose punishment on someone as a response to their wrongdoing.
Let's punish those who do not follow the rules.
Magparusa tayo sa mga hindi sumusunod sa mga alituntunin.
The act of punishing.
Sometimes punishment is necessary for the welfare of the majority.
Minsan kailangan magparusa para sa kapakanan ng nakararami.
To express anger or disapproval towards an action.
He will be punished for not following orders.
Magparusa siya dahil hindi siya sumunod sa mga utos.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'parusa' meaning punishment or penalty.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Punish with love
Punishment with the intent of training and not merely judgment.
Magparusa ng may pagmamahal
I will punish you
Expressing the intention to punish someone.
Paparusahan kita

Related Words

punishment
The consequence of a legal or moral action that causes unpleasant pain or harm.
parusa
discipline
The training of oneself or the process of forming behavior to adhere to rules.
disiplina

Slang Meanings

to get back at someone
She should punish those who hurt her, so she decided to get back at them.
Dapat niyang magparusa sa mga nanakit sa kanya, kaya nagpasya siyang magpayback.
to retaliate
He's not nice, so I decided to punish and retaliate.
Hindi siya mabait, kaya nagdesisyon akong magparusa at gumanti.
to confront or accuse someone
Why does she have to punish? Can't she just confront him?
Bakit kailangan pa niyang magparusa? Di ba pwedeng magsumbat na lang sa kanya?