Pagpapabaya (en. Neglect)

/pag.pa.ba.ja/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The state of not giving proper attention or care.
Neglecting health leads to serious problems.
Ang pagpapabaya sa kalusugan ay nagdudulot ng mga seryosong problema.
The lack of monitoring of responsibilities or obligations.
His neglect of responsibilities caused misunderstandings.
Ang kanyang pagpapabaya sa mga responsibilidad ay nagdulot ng hindi pagkakaintindihan.
The avoidance or disregard for duties.
Neglecting a teacher's duties is unacceptable.
Ang pagpapabaya sa mga tungkulin ng isang guro ay hindi katanggap-tanggap.

Etymology

roots from the base word 'baya' with the prefix 'pag-'

Common Phrases and Expressions

neglecting a subject
Not giving proper attention or study to a subject.
pagpapabaya sa asignatura
neglect of health
Not taking care of oneself in terms of health.
pagpapabaya sa kalusugan

Related Words

neglectful
The principle of being uncaring or inattentive.
pabaya
disregard
The act of not paying attention or valuing.
pagwawalang-bahala

Slang Meanings

Just letting it be
Why are you like that, just being careless with your responsibilities.
Bakit ganyan ka, pagpapabaya lang sa mga responsibilidad mo.
Forgetful
You're so forgetful of the things you need to do, that's negligence.
Sobrang kalimutan mo na sa mga dapat mong gawin, pagpapabaya na 'yan.
Just sleeping on the job
You're just sleeping on your duties, you're neglecting your job.
Tutulog-tulog ka lang sa pansitan mo, nagpapabaya ka sa trabaho mo.
Tired of the fight
You seem tired of the fight, you're neglecting household chores.
Parang sawa ka na sa laban, nagpapabaya ka na sa mga gawaing bahay.