Pagkakanulo (en. Betrayal)

pag-ka-ka-nu-lo

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
Betrayal is the act of breaking trust or betraying a person or group.
His betrayal of his friends caused conflict.
Ang kanyang pagkakanulo sa kanyang mga kaibigan ay nagdulot ng hidwaan.
It can also refer to the revelation of secrets that should not be disclosed.
The betrayal of his secret caused great distress to his family.
Ang pagkakanulo ng kanyang lihim ay nagdulot ng labis na pagkabahala sa kanyang pamilya.
Sometimes, it is used to describe a situation where a person is not loyal to their principles or allies.
The betrayal of these principles could lead to the destruction of a person's reputation.
Ang pagkakanulo ng mga prinsipyong ito ay maaaring humantong sa pagkasira ng reputasyon ng isang tao.

Etymology

From the root word 'kanulo' meaning betrayal or revealing.

Common Phrases and Expressions

betrayal of trust
The violation of trust given to someone.
pagkakanulo ng tiwala
betrayal of the nation
The betrayal of one's own country or community.
pagkakanulo sa bayan

Related Words

treachery
An act that describes dishonesty or betrayal of trust.
pagtataksil
secret
Something that should not be known by others.
lihim

Slang Meanings

like snitching or informing
See, he just did some snitching on his mates during the raid.
Ayun, nagpagkakanulo siya sa mga kasama niya sa raid.
betrayal or turning away from a friend
I never thought there would be betrayal among friends.
Di ko akalain na magkakaroon ng pagkakanulo sa pagitan ng mga kaibigan.
gossip or talk about others
The neighborhood is full of gossip; everyone talks about everyone.
Puno ng pagkakanulo ang barangay, lahat nag-uusap tungkol sa lahat.