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    Pagaalsa (en. Uprising)

    /pa.gal.sa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    An action of rebellion or resistance against a ruler or government.
    The uprising occurred due to excessive abuse of power.
    Naganap ang pagaalsa dahil sa labis na pang-aabuso sa kapangyarihan.
    The process of rebellion or uprising against a system.
    The uprising may result in a system change.
    Ang pagaalsa ay maaaring magresulta sa pagbabago ng sistema.
    An uprising of people dissatisfied with their living conditions.
    The uprising is caused by extreme poverty.
    Ang pagaalsa ay dulot ng matinding kahirapan.

    Etymology

    The term 'pagaalsa' comes from the root word 'alsa', meaning to raise or to rise.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    People's uprising
    A collective opposition of people against the government.
    Pagaalsa ng bayan
    Uprising against corruption
    Opposition to corrupt practices in governance.
    Pagaalsa laban sa katiwalian

    Related Words

    rise
    This word refers to the act of lifting or advancing.
    alsa
    revolution
    A broader form of uprising aimed at replacing a government.
    himagsikan

    Slang Meanings

    rebellion or action outside of order
    The students are rebelling again, refusing to follow the school's rules.
    Naka-pagaalsa na naman 'yung mga estudyanteng ayaw sumunod sa patakaran ng paaralan.
    an assault or attack against a person or group.
    Many are rebelling against the unreasonable decisions of the government.
    Maraming nakikipagaalsa sa mga di makatwirang desisyon ng gobyerno.
    defiance or resistance to a situation.
    Journalists are rebelling against the restrictions on free press.
    Ang mga mamamahayag ay nag-pagaalsa laban sa mga limitasyon sa malayang pamamahayag.