Pagapi (en. Oppression)

pah-gah-pee

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

The crushing or oppression of a person or group due to the abuse of power.

The oppression of the needy is a major problem in society.

Ang pagapi sa mga nangangailangan ay isang malaking problema sa lipunan.

Status or condition of suffering caused by extreme oppression.

Many people suffered from the oppression of their rights.

Maraming tao ang naghirap mula sa pagapi sa kanilang mga karapatan.

The word 'pagapi' is derived from the root word 'api' which means 'to persecute' or 'to suffer'.

stop the oppression

Cease the abuse or oppression of others.

huminto sa pagapi

api

Root word meaning undergoing hardship or persecution.

api

pagsasamantala

The act of using power to benefit from others in an unjust manner.

pagsasamantala

Slang for sitting or holding on

Dude, did you see those people, all are just hanging on the jeep!

Pre, kita mo ba yung mga tao, puro nagpa-pagapi sa jeep!

To hold on or fit into something

Just hang out with your friends, it's all chill!

Pagapi ka lang sa mga tropa mo, parang chill lang!