Mangapi (en. Oppressor)

[maŋ-'a-pi]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

To oppress or do harm to others.

Do not oppress others just because of your power.

Huwag mangapi ng ibang tao dahil lamang sa iyong kapangyarihan.

It also refers to the act of anyone imposing on others.

Their government is known to oppress its citizens.

Ang kanilang pamahalaan ay kilalang mangapi sa mga mamamayan.

Derived from the word 'api' meaning oppressed or exploited.

Do not oppress

A piece of advice not to hurt or give a bad experience to others.

Huwag mangapi

oppressed

A term referring to anyone who is a victim of oppression or exploitation.

api

exploitation

The act of abusing the rights or abilities of others.

pagsasamantala

a known figure who's in the spotlight

They say that the 'mangapi' is like a clueless gay person.

Sinasabi nila na ang mangapi ay parang bading na walang kaalam-alam.

talking nonsense or farming word

His words were meaningless, just pure nonsense!

Walang kwenta ang mga sinabi niya, puro mangapi lang!

no walls, open confrontation

I don't want 'mangapi' types, I want a fair fight!

Ayaw ko ng mga mangapi, gusto ko ng fair fight!