Mamalsa (en. To avenge)

/ma-mal-sa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To act in response to pay back a wrongdoing.
Avenge those who insulted you.
Mamalsa ka sa mga humamak sa iyo.
To seek justice for oneself or for others.
His goal is to avenge his family.
Ang kanyang layunin ay mamalsa para sa kanyang pamilya.
To correct a wrong by means of revenge.
He is not afraid to avenge those who wronged him.
Hindi siya natatakot mamalsa sa mga nagkasala sa kanya.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Avenge yourself!
Exact the deserved retribution.
Mamalsa ka!

Related Words

revenge
The act of exacting retribution for a wrongdoing.
higanti

Slang Meanings

Always wasting time worrying or stressing about something.
Why do you seem so worried? You're even bothering the students!
Bakit parang mamalsa ka? Kakasagabal mo pa sa mga estudyante!
Feeling overwhelmed with emotional or mental stress.
Sometimes I really feel anxious when I think about my homework.
Minsan mamalsa talaga ako kapag iniisip ko ang homework ko.
Feeling hopeless or heavy-hearted.
Are you feeling down again? Just relax, chill out!
Mamalsa ka na naman? Relax ka lang, chill ka!