Magtaksil (en. Betray)

/maɡˈtak.sil/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

To commit an act of betrayal or treachery against a person or group.

He betrayed his friends in the middle of their project.

Nagtaksil siya sa kanyang mga kaibigan sa gitna ng kanilang proyekto.

To switch sides or support the opposition.

He couldn't believe that he betrayed them in their struggle.

Hindi siya makapaniwala na nagtaktsil siya sa kanilang laban.

To fail to fulfill promises to a person or organization.

His decision to betray hurt his family deeply.

Ang kanyang desisyon na magtaksil ay labis na nakasakit sa kanyang pamilya.

Root word: taksil

to betray trust

Betrayal of someone else's trust or confidence.

magtaksil ng tiwala

traitor

A person who betrays or is disloyal to their sworn duty.

taksil

betrayal

The act of betraying, treachery, or deception.

pagtaksil

to deceive or trick someone

He's so treacherous because he deceived his best friend with her boyfriend.

Sobrang taksil niya, kasi niloko niya yung bestfriend niya sa boyfriend niya.

to betray or deviate from an agreement

I never thought he would betray our commitments.

Hindi ko akalain na magtataksil siya sa mga pinagsamahan namin.

to be unfaithful in a relationship

I think he will cheat on his girlfriend when the gang goes out.

Tingin ko, magtataksil siya sa girlfriend niya kapag nagka-aya na ang mga tropa.