Maysala (en. Guilty)

mai-sala

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The state of having guilt or error.
He admitted his guilt and asked for forgiveness.
Aminado siya sa kanyang maysala at humingi ng tawad.
The state of being responsible for a wrongdoing.
The guilty party is responsible for his actions.
Ang maysala ay may responsibilidad sa kanyang mga aksyon.
The condition of a person who has committed an offense.
He stood there, filled with guilt in his eyes.
Nakatayo siya doon, puno ng maysala sa kanyang mata.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'sala' meaning mistake or sin.

Common Phrases and Expressions

has guilt
has a fault or error.
may maysala

Related Words

fault
Meaning error or sin.
sala
offense
An act that results in guilt.
pagkakasala

Slang Meanings

There’s a problem.
It seems like my friend is at fault because they didn't call me.
Parang maysala yung kaibigan ko kasi di siya tumawag sa'kin.
Has done something wrong.
Why does it seem like he/she is at fault in this situation?
Bakit tila maysala siya sa sitwasyong ito?
Will be blamed for what happened.
If there's fault, there should be a punishment.
Kung maysala man, dapat may parusa.