Nagkakasala (en. Sinning)

nag-ka-ka-sala

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of committing a sin or mistake.
He sins against his fellow man every time he lies.
Siya ay nagkakasala sa kanyang kapwa sa tuwing siya ay nagsisinungaling.
Violation of moral or legal laws.
Theft is a sin according to the law.
Ang pagnanakaw ay nagkakasala ayon sa batas.
Continuing actions that violate ethical standards.
His decisions often sin against ethical standards.
Ang kanyang mga desisyon ay madalas na nagkakasala sa mga pamantayan ng etika.

Etymology

Originates from the word 'kasala', which means to commit wrong or sin.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Sinning against God
Doing things contrary to the will of God.
Nagkakasala sa Diyos
Sinning against others
Doing unfair or hurtful things to other people.
Nagkakasala sa kapwa

Related Words

sin
A mistake or wrong decision with moral implications.
kasalanan
repentance
The process of understanding and accepting mistakes and reforming.
pagsisisi

Slang Meanings

making mistakes
Of course, we all make mistakes from time to time.
Siyempre, lahat tayo nagkakasala paminsan-minsan.
acting up or being rebellious
Those kinds of actions, you're offending God already.
Yung mga ganyang kilos, nagkakasala ka na sa Diyos.
making a nuisance or trouble
Don't worry, they just make trouble sometimes with their decisions.
Huwag kang mag-alala, nagkakasala lang sila minsan sa kanilang mga desisyon.