Mangabala (en. To exploit)

/maŋ.ɡa.ˈba.la/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

A type of verb that refers to the act of obtaining benefits from something in an unjust or unreasonable manner.

We should not exploit the country's natural resources.

Hindi natin dapat mangabala sa likas na yaman ng bansa.

The process of obtaining benefits from a system or person in an unjust manner.

Many people exploit the financial assistance system.

Maraming tao ang mangabala sa sistema ng tulong pinansyal.

Taking advantage of the rights or wealth of others for personal gain.

Exploitation is unjust in a society.

Ang mangabala ay hindi makatarungan sa isang lipunan.

Derived from the root 'bala' meaning a named action or activity.

exploit others

to take advantage of others or use their weaknesses for personal gain.

mangabala sa iba

abuse

A display of excessive power or control over another person or situation resulting in harm or injustice.

pangaabuso

exploitation

The act of using or obtaining benefits from another person in an unjust manner.

pagsasamantala

Fate that you are unaware of

They seem to be just messing around in their relationship, completely unaware.

Parang mangabala lang ng mangabala sa relasyon nila, wala silang kaalam-alam.

No details, no substance

Whatever he says feels like nonsense, has no content.

Kahit anong sabihin niya, parang mangabala lang, walang laman.