Pagbawalan (en. To prohibit)

/pag-bawa-lan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action that indicates the prohibition of something or an activity.
Due to the law, smoking is prohibited inside the school.
Dahil sa batas, pagbawalan ang pagsisigarilyo sa loob ng paaralan.
The act of not allowing a particular activity.
Children may be prohibited from not following the rules.
Maaaring pagbawalan ang mga bata na hindi sumunod sa patakaran.
The removal of the right or permission to do something.
Prohibit unauthorized persons from entering the area.
Pagbawalan ang pagpasok ng mga hindi awtorisadong tao sa lugar.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Prohibit bad behavior
Prohibiting bad behavior.
Pagbawalan ang masamang asal

Related Words

prohibited
This is a word that means not allowed.
bawal
enforce
The act of implementing a law or regulation that prohibits something.
ipatupad

Slang Meanings

Avoid something or someone.
We should just prohibit motor riders on this road, it's really dangerous!
Dapat pagbawalan na lang ang mga sakay ng motor dito sa kalsada, sobrang delikado!
Stop or reduce entry.
Don't let him in there, okay? If you do, everything will get chaotic.
Pagbawalan mo siyang pumasok dun, ha! Kung hindi, magiging magulo ang lahat.