Pagkaalipin (en. Slavery)

None

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The state of being a slave or without freedom.
Slavery is a cruel condition in society.
Ang pagkaalipin ay isang malupit na kalagayan sa lipunan.
An economic system where people become the property of others.
Slavery was a major part of the economy during colonial times.
Ang pagkaalipin ay naging pangunahing bahagi ng ekonomiya noong panahon ng mga kolonya.
Exploitation of people and control over their lives.
Slavery causes immense suffering to the affected individuals.
Ang pagkaalipin ay nagdudulot ng matinding pagdurusa sa mga apektadong indibidwal.

Etymology

from the word 'alipin' meaning without freedom.

Common Phrases and Expressions

under slavery
in a condition of loss of freedom or control over life.
nasa ilalim ng pagkaalipin

Related Words

liberation
The process of being freed from slavery.
liberasyon
slave
A person who is under slavery.
alipin

Slang Meanings

Exploitation of other people.
It feels like slavery is happening to the factory workers, with very low wages and excessive work hours.
Parang pagkaalipin na ang nangyayari sa mga manggagawa sa factory, walang masyadong sahod at sobrang oras ng trabaho.
Lack of freedom or control in life.
You can recognize that there is slavery in a relationship when they no longer have a voice in decisions.
Makikilala mo kung alam mo na may pagkaalipin sa relasyon, kapag wala na silang boses sa mga desisyon.
Being overly dependent on other people.
I don't want to be enslaved by others; I want to learn to stand on my own feet.
Ayaw ko ng pagkaalipin sa ibang tao, gusto kong matutong tumayo sa sarili kong mga paa.