Pagkaapi (en. Oppression)

/paɡkaˈapi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

Oppression is the condition where a person or group is tortured, their rights violated, or treated unjustly.

The oppression of citizens is against human rights.

Ang pagkaapi sa mga mamamayan ay labag sa karapatang pantao.

It may refer to physical abuse or emotional maltreatment from one or more people.

Oppression is not only physical but also emotional pain.

Ang pagkaapi ay hindi lamang pisikal kundi pati na rin emosyonal na pananakit.

Oppression can cause severe fear and uncertainty in a community.

Because of oppression, people become shy and afraid to speak.

Dahil sa pagkaapi, ang mga tao ay nagiging mahiyain at natatakot na magsalita.

Derived from the word 'api' meaning victimized or deceived, and the prefix 'pag-' used to denote action or process.

suffering from oppression

experiencing unjust treatment or oppression.

nagdurusa sa pagkaapi

fight against oppression

to oppose or resist oppression.

labanan ang pagkaapi

victim

Refers to a person or group experiencing oppression.

api

freedom

The state of being free from oppression.

kalayaan

Extreme resentment or anger towards a person due to bullying.

That's why she's so emo, because she can't take the bullying anymore.

Kaya siya ganun ka-emo, kasi di na niya kaya ang pagkaapi sa kanya.

Feeling of being belittled or disrespected.

The bullying I experienced in school, I can't forget it.

Yung mga pang-aapi na naranasan ko sa school, di ko makalimutan.