Pagkapreso (en. Imprisonment)
pag-ka-pre-so
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The state of being in prison or separated from society as punishment.
The imprisonment of criminals is part of the justice system.
Ang pagkapreso ng mga kriminal ay isang bahagi ng sistema ng hustisya.
Imprisonment that occurs due to violations of the law.
There are times when imprisonment becomes an opportunity for change.
May mga pagkakataon na ang pagkapreso ay nagiging pagkakataon para sa pagbabago.
The execution of legal processes to impose a penalty.
Imprisonment can be the result of a court deciding on a person's guilt.
Ang pagkapreso ay maaaring resulta ng isang hukuman na nagdesisyon sa kasalanan ng isang tao.
Etymology
It comes from the root word 'preso', meaning imprisoned.
Common Phrases and Expressions
imprisonment of opposition politicians
The imprisonment of members of the political opposition.
pagkapreso ng mga pulitikong oposisyon
Related Words
prisoner
A person who is incarcerated for violating the law.
preso
court
An institution with the authority to decide legal matters.
hukuman
Slang Meanings
being punished or suffering
Wow, the life in prison is tough, it felt like a year was wasted inside.
Grabe, ang hirap ng buhay sa pagkapreso, parang isang taon akong naubos sa loob.
inside prison
Because of bad deeds, one of my acquaintances had to serve time in prison.
Dahil sa gawaing masama, napilitang magpagamot ang isa sa mga kakilala ko sa pagkapreso.
jail thoughts
It's really hard to adjust to the new life, it's like you're always imprisoned in your thoughts.
Sobrang hirap mag-adjust sa bagong buhay, parang lagi kang may pagkapreso sa isip.