Magpataw (en. To impose)

/maɡ.pa.taw/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

To impose is a verb referring to the action of placing a law, penalty, or any obligation.

The government decided to impose a new tax on the wealthy.

Nagpasya ang pamahalaan na magpataw ng bagong buwis sa mga mayayaman.

To impose also refers to the act of placing penalties on those who violate rules.

The teacher decided to impose penalties on students who did not follow the rules.

Ang guro ay nagpasya na magpataw ng parusa sa mga estudyanteng hindi sumunod sa mga patakaran.

It can also refer to establishing new policies that everyone must follow.

He will impose new regulations for better company operations.

Magpataw siya ng mga bagong regulasyon para sa mas maayos na operasyon ng kumpanya.

From the word 'pataw' meaning 'to impose' or 'to come into a situation'.

to impose a law

to establish or enforce a law for the public.

magpataw ng batas

to impose a fine

to place a financial penalty on a person or group.

magpataw ng multa

impose

The word 'pataw' refers to the process of imposing or passing on responsibility.

pataw

penalty

It refers to punishments imposed on violators of the law.

parusa

to unleash anger

Don't unleash your anger, just chill.

Huwag kang magpataw ng galit, chill ka lang.

to start a fight or competition

We should start a fight in the next game.

Dapat magpataw tayo ng laban sa susunod na laro.

to impose penalties

The teacher needs to impose penalties on the hard-headed students.

Kailangan ng guro na magpataw ng mga parusa sa mga estudyanteng matigas ang ulo.