Pagsamantala (en. Exploitation)

/paɡsaˈmantala/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

The use of something or someone for the benefit of others, often without fairness or justice.

The exploitation of workers is a major issue in the industry.

Ang pagsamantala sa mga manggagawa ay isang malaking isyu sa industriya.

Gaining advantage from a situation in a manner that can be considered unjust.

Many people say that the exploitation of the poor by companies is unacceptable.

Maraming tao ang nagsabing ang pagsamantala ng mga kumpanya sa mahihirap ay hindi katanggap-tanggap.

Gaining benefits from opportunities in a specific manner.

Exploiting life opportunities is one of the keys to success.

Ang pagsamantala sa mga pagkakataon ng buhay ay isa sa mga susi sa tagumpay.

from the word 'samantala' meaning opportunity or time for something.

exploitation of the situation

Utilizing opportunity for self-benefit.

pagsasamantala sa sitwasyon

opportunity

An opportunity or means of gaining benefits from a particular situation.

samantala

to exploit

The process of exploiting or using a person or thing for one's advantage.

pagsasamantalahan

to take advantage

He's just taking advantage of the opportunity that you're there.

Sinasamantala lang niya yung pagkakataon na nandiyan ka.

to exploit

Don't exploit the kindness of others.

Huwag kang magsasamantalahan sa kabaitan ng iba.

bravery

Maybe when you ask, you'll take advantage of your bravery.

Baka pag nagtanong ka, pagsasamantalahin mo yung tapang ng loob mo.