Pagkakabihag (en. Captivity)

pag-ka-ka-bi-hag

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A condition where a person is held without freedom, typically due to enslavement or capture.
The captivity of people in war is a harsh reality.
Ang pagkakabihag ng mga tao sa digmaan ay isang malupit na katotohanan.
The state of being captive or confined.
His captivity caused great concern for his family.
Ang kanyang pagkakabihag ay nagdulot ng matinding pag-aalala sa kanyang pamilya.
A situation where a person cannot leave from a situation or place.
He experienced captivity for many years due to his condition.
Nakaranas siya ng pagkakabihag sa loob ng maraming taon dahil sa kanyang kondisyon.

Common Phrases and Expressions

captivity of the mind
A state of mental confinement or being trapped in an idea.
pagkakabihag ng isip

Related Words

captive
A person who has been captured and is held by another person against their will.
bihag
serf
A type of household with limited freedom but under obligations.
aliping sagigilid

Slang Meanings

when a person is overly infatuated with someone else
That kind of obsession, it's like I can't see anyone else but him.
Yung pagkakabihag na 'yon, parang wala na akong ibang nakikita kundi siya.
loss of freedom or control
Because of their relationship, it's like he took control over my life.
Dahil sa relasyon nila, parang nakuha niya ang pagkakabihag sa buhay ko.
caught in a situation that's hard to escape
It's like I'm trapped in his promises.
Parang pagkakabihag na ako sa kanyang mga pangako.