Pagkasalanan (en. Sin)
pag-ka-sa-la-nan
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
An action or act that violates moral or religious rules.
Murder is a serious sin.
Ang pagpatay ay isang malubhang pagkasalanan.
The presence of things that cause errors or violations.
Human sins lead to social problems.
Ang mga pagkasalanan ng tao ay nagdudulot ng mga problemang panlipunan.
The situation of being sinful or guilty.
The sinfulness of people is recognized in many religions.
Ang pagkasalanan ng mga tao ay kinikilala sa maraming relihiyon.
Etymology
Formed from the word 'kasalanan' with the prefix 'pag-' meaning 'act of committing a sin'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
big sin
A grave mistake or sin.
malaking pagkasalanan
forgiveness of sin
The act of forgiving for sins.
pagpapatawad sa pagkasalanan
Related Words
mistake
An action that is incorrect or wrong.
pagkakamali
repentance
The process of remorse for committed sins.
repentansya
Slang Meanings
mistake
I wish I hadn't made a mistake with him.
Sana hindi na lang ako nagpagkasalanan sa kanya.
fault
I'm hiding my fault from my family.
Tinatago ko kasi 'yung sala ko sa pamilya ko.
blunder
Because of my blunder, everyone got into trouble.
Dahil sa kapalpakan ko, napahamak ang lahat.