Pagmultahin (en. To impose a fine)

/paɡ.mul.ta.hin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb meaning to impose a penalty, usually in the form of a fine.
The court fined the convicted offender for violating traffic laws.
Pinagmultahin ng korte ang nahatulan ng paglabag sa batas trapiko.
The act of imposing a fine on a person or entity.
Companies that violate regulations are often fined.
Madalas na pinagmultahin ang mga kumpanya na lumalabag sa mga regulasyon.

Etymology

derived from the root word 'multahin' meaning 'to impose a penalty' or 'to enforce a fine'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Impose a fine on the offender
The penalty is imposed on the offender.
Pagmultahin ang nagkasala

Related Words

mulct
A term used to mean imposing a fine or penalty.
mulct

Slang Meanings

To forgive or forget the mistake
Go on, that’s okay, just let me off the hook.
Sige na, okay na yun, pagmultahin mo na lang ako.
To speak or do something bad to someone else
Why would you rat me out? I didn’t do anything wrong.
Bakit mo pa ako pagmultahin? Wala naman akong ginawang masama.