Pagkapalaya (en. Liberation)

pa-ga-pa-la-ya

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The state or process of being free from captivity or control.
The liberation of the prisoners brought great joy to their families.
Ang pagkapalaya ng mga bilanggo ay nagdulot ng malaking saya sa kanilang mga pamilya.
The acceptance of rights and freedoms that should be reserved for an individual or group.
The region celebrated its liberation from foreign rule.
Ang rehiyon ay nagdiwang ng pagkapalaya mula sa dayuhang pamamahala.
A step towards gaining freedom from constraints or limitations.
The liberation of ideas is essential for societal progress.
Ang pagkapalaya sa mga ideya ay mahalaga sa pag-unlad ng lipunan.

Etymology

from the word 'palaya' meaning 'liberate' or 'set free' with the prefix 'pagka-' in front.

Common Phrases and Expressions

liberation of the nation
the achievement of a country's independence from foreign power.
pagkapalaya ng bayan
self-liberation
the process of freeing oneself from personal limitations or constraints.
pagkapalaya sa sarili

Related Words

freedom
The process of liberation or removal of captivity.
palaya
freedom
The state of being free or the ability to act without hindrance.
kalayaan

Slang Meanings

Having freedom or being released from captivity.
The release of Jose Rizal was an important event in Philippine history.
Ang pagkapalaya ni Jose Rizal ay isang mahalagang kaganapan sa kasaysayan ng Pilipinas.
To be free from problems or burdens.
After his resignation, it was like he was freed from all the stress.
Matapos ang kanyang pagbibitiw, parang nakapagkapalaya siya sa lahat ng stress.
Feeling of a new beginning or renewal.
Being released from her bad relationship gave her a fresh start.
Ang pagkapalaya mula sa kanyang masamang relasyon ay nagbigay sa kanya ng bagong simula.