Mapangapi (en. Oppressive)

ma-pang-a-pi

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

Indicates the behavior or characteristic of a person who tends to oppress or abuse.

His oppressive nature is not accepted by everyone.

Ang kanyang mapangaping ugali ay hindi tinatanggap ng lahat.

Shows power or control over others in an unfair manner.

The oppressive government system causes concern among citizens.

Ang mapangaping sistema ng pamahalaan ay nagdudulot ng pag-aalala sa mga mamamayan.

From the root word 'api' meaning 'to oppress' or 'to abuse'.

oppressive to others

The act of oppressing others.

mapangapi sa kapwa

oppression

Pronoun referring to beings that are oppressed or tormented.

api

to oppress

Verb referring to the action of oppressing or abusing.

mang-api

bully

There goes the bully again, always causing trouble in class.

Ayan na naman ang mapangapi, lagi na lang siya ang nanggugulo sa klase.

oppressor

Don't let the oppressor get to you, fight for your rights.

Huwag kang magpa-api sa mapangapi, ipaglaban mo ang iyong karapatan.

teaser

That bully at school is so annoying, always teasing me.

Nakakaasar yung mapangapi sa school, lagi na lang akong tinutukso.